Dental Assistant needed in our dental office

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Newport, CA

Job Description

Our outstanding dental practice is seeking an exceptional Dental Assistant for an opportunity to join our dedicated team.

Who We Are

https://portsidedentistry.com/home/

https://www.instagram.com/portsidedentistry/

Our office is beautiful and recently remodeled and in a health care building. 

Pay is negotiable depending on experience and skills.

Position Requirements:

- Skill in providing excellent customer service and support; organizing and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines; and excellent written and verbal communication.

- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.

- Ability to work effectively with managers, co-workers, members of the public and professional groups.

Who We're Looking For:

• Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist
• Serves as dentist’s chair-side assistant
•  Prepares operatory for patient treatment
• Maintains dental department equipment and work areas in compliance with health center policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety issues, including the sterilization of all reusable dental instruments and equipment and the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials
•  Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list for inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and as time permits
•  As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organization and programmatic goals and objectives
•  Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry
• Must be cognizant of the expectations and concerns of the health center’s dental patients and be able to respond in an empathetic and professional manner