Dental Assistant

Choice-Healthcare-Services; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing & work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Leadership support

Team events

Benefits package

Job summary

Choice-Healthcare-Services in Chico, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support pediatric dental care, prepare treatment rooms, pass instruments, and assist doctors during procedures.

The role emphasizes patient education, x-ray operation, sterilization, and accurate charting, with a focus on well-being and team collaboration; certifications preferred include X-ray, Coronal Polish, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college OR 3+ months related experience and/or training
• X-Ray Certification required
• Coronal Polish Certification required
• Current BLS certification
• Sealant Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures
• Operates x-ray equipment and takes x-rays
• Prophy teeth
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene
• Chart and treatment plan with doctor
• Sterilizes instruments
• Setup and prepares rooms for hygiene and treatment
• Take IO's
• Charting
• Sealants, if applicable

Skills

Dental assisting

X-ray operation

Infection control

Patient instruction

Education

Dental college certification or 3+ months related experience

Job description

Overview

Ortho Dental Assistant Excellent Career Opportunity

We work with Pediatric Dentists, Orthodontists and Anesthesiologists - excellent career opportunity to grow in your dental career. Fun and friendly dentalpractice in Chico - come and join us

Summary: The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:

• Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
• Professional and personal growth
• Experienced leadership support
• Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
• Comprehensive benefit package - Medical, dental, vision, 401K, Paid PTO,

Pay Range: $18.00 -$25.00 (based on Experience)

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists the doctor in procedures

• Operated x-ray equipment and takes x-rays
• Prophy teeth
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene
• Chart and treatment plan with doctor
• Sterilizes instruments

• Setup and prepares rooms for hygiene and treatment
• Take IO's
• Charting
• Sealants, if applicable

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Certification from a dental college OR 3+ months related experience and/or trainingOR Equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Dental Assistant
• X-Ray Certification

• Coronal Polish Certification required
• Current BLS certification
• Sealant Certification, preferred