Dental Assistant - Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation - Glendora, CA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Glendora, CA

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Dentist, assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients. Performs other duties related to general patient dental care and receptionist duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for preparing patients for dental treatment. Arranges dental instruments, materials, and medications on chair side tray in the order they are to be used according per scheduled treatment plan.
Responsible for keeping oral operating areas clear during dental procedures by use of suction devices, water sprays, cotton rolls, and holders.
Responsible for sterilizing instruments, preparing restorative materials and dental cements, and passes instruments to the dentist.
Assists in construction of models of teeth and mouth; pours, trims, mounts, and polishes models of plastic or plaster made from impressions taken by the dentist.
May determine pulse, respiration, facial coloration, and papillary reflexes of patient under treatment.
Assist with clinic flow of patients.
Responsible for ordering dental supplies, and for maintaining a current dental inventory of supplies and equipment.
Actively participates in the Infection Control Program, Safety Program and Emergency Preparedness Program.
Responsible for equipment sterilization as assigned and follows safety and infection control policy and procedures
Responsible for following all Agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies, and practices.
Responsible for following the Agency’s emergency policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

Dental Assistant certificate from a vocational school, or special training program for Dental Assistants.
Dental X-ray Certification.
Minimum one year experience as a Dental Assistant (Preferred)
Effective verbal and communication skills and bilingual English/Chinese or English/Spanish.
Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented professional environment.
High school graduate or G.E.D. certification.
Current CPR certificate.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

5x8
Day shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Language:

English/Chinese or English/Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)
CPR Certification (Required)
Dental Assisting Training Certificate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

South El Monte, CA 91733 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

South El Monte, CA 91733: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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