Dental Assistant

dani benyaminy dds; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

dani benyaminy dds is looking for a competent dental assistant to support the dentist and improve office efficiency. You will provide direct and indirect patient care, help with administrative tasks, and ensure compliance with dental office regulations.

The job emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and the ability to follow directions while maintaining high standards of patient service. Salary ranges are competitive for a full-time, in-person position in California.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization methods, and infection control.
• Ability to follow health & safety regulations and document patient care.
• EFDA certification or related training is a plus.

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

Dental assisting experience

Instruments & sterilization

Health & safety regulations

Coronal polishing (preferred)

Good computer skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant school preferred

EFDA certification (asset)

Tools

X-Ray Certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s 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 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

• 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
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to thursday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person