Dental Assistant - North County Periodontics & Implant Dentistry - Huntington Beach, CA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Huntington Beach, CA

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Company parties
Free food & snacks
Opportunity for advancement
Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
401K
Paid Time Off
Sick Pay
Summary We are a periodontal practice seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team! As a Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. The ideal candidate is a Dental Assistant (DA) with a current x-ray license and has at least two years of experience. We utilize digital charts, digital radiographs, digital intraoral camera, CBCT, and Trios intraoral scanning. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities:

Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
Take vital signs and accurately record medical history
Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
Clean and sterilize operatory after each treatment is completed
Assist dentist during procedures and exams with emphasis on maintaining high clinical standards and patient comfort
Take diagnostic quality dental x-rays
Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
Maintain accurate and up-to-date dental records using dental software Open Dental
Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies maintaining high standards of infection control and cleanliness
Be engaged in procedures; learn to anticipate the needs of the Doctor and patient
Arrive and run on time, making sure the Doctor’s and patient’s time is never wasted
Monitor, order, and maintain stock of dental supplies
Learn setup for each procedure with correct materials/instruments
Routine maintenance of dental equipment
Light office cleaning
Shutting down and closing the office at the end of the day
Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
X-ray Certification is required
Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required
Strong computer and data entry skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to provide high-quality patient care
Spanish speaking is a plus
Experience in Open Dental is a bonus
Having had surgical experience is a bonus

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