Dental Assistant

Covina Hills Dental; California (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Covina Hills Dental is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support the dentist during procedures and daily operations. You will prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and assist with materials and trays while maintaining accurate treatment records and providing post‑operative guidance.

The role requires coursework in dental instruments, OSHA/X-ray compliance, good handwriting, and strong communication with patients and staff. A CE mindset and software proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental terminology.
• Understand and comply with HIPAA.
• Understand HIPAA/HITECH Act requirements.
• OSHA training and X-ray requirements compliance.
• Coursework in dental instruments and procedures.
• Legible handwriting for patient charts.
• Computer skills and dental software proficiency.
• Commitment to continuing education (CE).
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist in clinical treatment and prepare patients.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments; set trays and prepare materials.
• Record treatment information in patient records and give post-op instructions.
• Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Adhere to office policies and procedures.

Skills

Dental terminology

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Continuing education

Effective patient rapport

Legible handwriting

Education

Coursework in dental instruments and procedures

OSHA training

X-ray certification requirements

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Job Description

Dental Assistants are responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients. This includes, preparing patients, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set instrument trays, preparing materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures. Record treatment information in patient records, provide post operative instructions prescribed by dentists. Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies. Pour, trim, and polish study casts. Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Specific Qualifications:

• Knowledge of dental terminology.
• Understand and comply with policies and procedures associated with a dental practice.
• Understand and comply with HIPPA.
• Understand and comply with the HITECH Act of 2009.
• Coursework in dental instruments and procedures.
• Compliance with state dental practice requirements (i.e., X-ray requirements, OSHA training)
• Legible handwriting for notations in patient chart.
• Computer skills (list computer skills required and any specific dental software)
• Commitment to CE for career developments
• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community.
• Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff.

Office Hours:
Monday- Thursday 8:00-5:00 and Friday 8:00-12:00