Asistente dental

Lal Thanga Dds Inc; Sierra Madre (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lal Thanga Dds Inc is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to join the team. You will support the dentist during exams and procedures, assist with patient scheduling, and handle administrative tasks to keep the office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has an associate's degree in dental assisting and prior experience, with a friendly, outgoing approach to creating a positive dental visit for patients.

Qualifications

• RDA license or dental assisting experience required.
• Experience taking dental X-rays and understanding tooth codes.
• Strong computer and data entry skills with dental software.
• Excellent communication and customer service for patients.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and ensure they are comfortable in the treatment area.
• Explain dental care plans and answer patient questions.
• Take vital signs and record medical history accurately.
• Prepare sterilized equipment for exams and procedures.
• Assist dentist during procedures and exams.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and office policies.
• Schedule patient appointments.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient care

Data entry

XRays experience

Education

Associate's degree in dental assisting

Tools

EZ2000 Plus Open Dental Software

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team! As a Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. The ideal candidate has an associate's degree from a certified school and previous experience as a Dental Assistant. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
• Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
• Take vital signs and accurately record medical history
• Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
• Assist the dentist during procedures and exams
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
• Schedule appointments

Qualifications

• RDA License or Dental Assisting experience
• Experience taking dental xrays and understanding the 1-32 tooth code
• Strong computer and data entry skills, our office uses EZ2000 Plus ( Open Dental Software )
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care