Dental Assistant - Redford Vista Dental Corporation - Del Mar, CA

Registered Dental Assistant
Vista Family Dental
We are looking for a Registered Dental Assistant to join our practice! We are looking for someone who is dedicated, passionate, and patient-focused.
Work Location: Vista, CA
Work Schedule: Full-Time

Monday-Thursday 8 am-4:30 pm

Compensation: $28-32, dependant upon experience
Benefits:

Medical/Vision
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
PTO & Sick Time
401K w/match
Supplemental Benefits

Responsibilities:

Prepares work areas to include stocking, setting up, breaking down and cleaning/sterilizing as needed
Verifies lab cases are checked in and checked out for patients on the schedule
Seats patients and completes the scheduled treatment
Provides oral or written pre-operative and post-operative treatment instructions
Take necessary X-rays prescribed by the doctor following the Radiographic Imaging Policy (RIP)
Assists Doctor at chairside with four-handed dentistry
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

Qualifications:

Registered Dental Assistant
3 years of experience
Skilled with Nomad
Proficient with high quality temporary crowns
Open Dental knowledge (preferred)
Scanner knowledge (preferred)

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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