Princess Dental Staffing
Full-Time Registered Dental Assistant - SoCal Tooth Co - Palmdale, CA
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Palmdale, CA
Job Description
Modern dental office looking for a highly motivated registered dental assistant who is looking to grow with the company. We want to create a fun and supportive work environment, but be able to center our services around providing the best possible dental care for our community. We pride ourselves in being hardworking and compassionate, and are looking for candidates with similar qualities.
Prospective candidates will assist in making sure the office is efficiently ran and create a welcoming and pleasant environment for patients. Youâll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentistâs shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
