Dental Assistant - Dental Plus Tarzana - Tarzana, CA

We are willing to train new dental assistants.
Priority given to experience and expertise.
Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant/Extended Function CertificationsWe are looking for a responsible dental assistant who will make our private dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and have administrative and basic dental experience. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. 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 customers in the dental office
Prepare customers 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

Priority given to experience and extended function certifications
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
proof of dental assisting certifications required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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