Dental Assistant - Wayne T Yee DDS Inc A Professional Dental Corporat - Irvine, CA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Irvine, CA

Job Description

Dental Assistant
Wayne T. Yee, DDS

Summary: Assists the Doctor with dental functions as well as the preparation/clean up of treatment areas by performing the following duties.
Compensation:

$25-27, dependant upon experience

Benefits:

Medical/Vision
401K/Match
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
PTO/Sick-Time

Work Hours:

2 Days per week (could grow to more)

Essential Tasks include the following but are not limited to:


Prepares work areas to include stocking, setting up, breaking down and cleaning/sterilizing as needed, verifying lab cases are checked in and checked out for patients on the schedule, making sure proper tray is set up.





Seats patients and completes the scheduled treatment, as well as provides oral or written pre-operative and post-operative treatment instructions, updating the Practice Management Software with new findings and next recommended treatment.





Take necessary X-rays prescribed by the doctor following the Radiographic Imaging Policy (RIP).





Assists Doctor at chairside with four-handed dentistry, a variety of procedures and maintains Doctor's work schedule and patient flow between operatories, taking impressions per doctor’s recommendation.





Maintains general dental office equipment including but not limited to the suction system, X-ray processor and all sterilization equipment.





Follows all company policies and procedures paying special attention to patient care and safety.




Non-Essential Tasks include the following but are not limited to:



Provides support to office personnel when primary responsibilities are completed such as setting and confirming appointments and/or filling schedule for all providers to meet their daily goals and checking in with the Doctor/Office Manager.





Performs other related duties as assigned.



Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Certificates and Licenses:

Certified Dental Assistant preferred
Radiology Certification
CPR Certification


Equipment:

Autoclave/Ultrasonics
Panorex
X-Ray
Digital X-Ray
Various hand tools and instruments


Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of radiation and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.

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