Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Assistant - KENDALL S. WOOLRIDGE DDS PC - El Segundo, CA
- Permanent Dentist Job
- El Segundo, CA
Job Description
Description:
Alongside and in support of the Orthodontist, performs a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Works chair-side as the Orthodontist examines and treats patients. Supports the overall office by communicating effectively with other staff and patients, providing assistance where needed. Works as part of a team to ensure patients have a positive experience, and the office runs efficiently.
Duties:
Assists the Orthodontist during a variety of treatment procedures including but not limited to: isolation, etch and bonding of brackets as well as banding.
Prepares patients for treatment and collects dental history/records.
Provides patients with instructions for oral care following bracket placement
Takes impressions and/ or Itero scans
Follow and support infection control protocol. Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
Perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a Dental Assistant (experience in Orthodontics preferred)
Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Orthodontic Assistant (OA)
Valid CPR certification
Strong interpersonal and listening skills