Dental Assistant/Front Office Receptionist - South O Smiles - Oceanside, CA

About us
South O Smiles is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. We are a patient-focused, modern practice committed to providing top-quality dental care. Our office operates Monday through Friday and two Saturdays per month from 8am-5pm. We are looking for an assistant to fill at least Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and one Saturday per month with a potential to add more days in the future.
We are looking for someone with some cross training experience that can assist in the back most days but be able to jump to the front if needed.
We are looking for an individual that is dedicated to providing excellent patient care and has a strong understanding of the importance of maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Responsibilities

Assisting the dentist during all aspects of an office dental experience
Prepare and set up treatment rooms with supplies
Administer treatments to patient according to established protocols
Take and document medical and dental histories, pulse rates, and patient vital signs
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Assist denture/denture wearer with proper fitting, positioning, and removal of dental appliances
Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to write accurate treatment instructions
Comfortable working with various types of instruments including composite, composite sticks, X-rays, etc.
Knowledge of health & safety regulations regarding work room environment
Recognize problems, break down tasks, and complete assigned paperwork
Perform other job duties as assigned (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering phones)
Be familiar with all office equipment (e.g., computers, intraoral scanners, CBCT)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Family leave
Flexible schedule
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Parental leave
Uniform allowance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

Please give a short explanation of why you are applying for this position?
What days are you available to work and how many hours are you looking for each week?

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Dental receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Certified Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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