Dental Assistant

Dental Views; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Fullerton is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant. The role involves assisting dentists, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have certifications and prior experience, contributing to quality patient care.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Vacation time

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Registered Dental Assistant preferred.
• CPR, Infection Control certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and communicate effectively with patients.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, and follow safety regulations.
• Clean and sterilize dental instruments.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA Compliance Standards

Advanced knowledge and use of dental terminology

Knowledge of different types of dental procedures

Education

Certification from an accredited Dental Assisting program

Valid California Registered Dental Assistant license

Current Radiographic Certification

CPR certification

Infection Control certification

Job description

The Dental Assistant is responsible for a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting a safe and clean environment for providing quality dental care. These duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the doctors; communicating effectively with patients (or parents if the patient is a child); maintaining equipment and inventory; and following universal precautions, OSHA requirements, and dental board auxiliaries' regulations.

Requirements

Dental Assistant Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA Compliance Standards required
• Valid California Registered Dental Assistant license
• Current Radiographic Certification required
• Advanced knowledge and use of dental terminology preferred
• CPR certification required
• Infection Control certification required
• Means to travel from one office to another, required as necessary
• Vast knowledge of different types of dental procedures

Dental Assistant Responsibilities and Duties

• Review charts daily to determine if everything has been documented and if the patient had all work done for which she / he was scheduled
• Pack lab cases and send them out the same day
• Check lab cases daily; ensure that patients are rescheduled when cases were expected but not received
• Be available for filling in for back-office positions when the back is short of staff
• Check to make sure rooms, equipment (including chair base), all clinical areas, etc. are cleaned daily
• Clean, sterilize, and package dental instruments
• Turn off all equipment nightly, including the vacuum, compressor, etc.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and team huddles
• Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager, Regional Manager, and / or Dentists

Dental Assistant Education

• Certification from an accredited Dental Assisting program preferred

Dental Assistant Experience

• At least 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Dental Assistant is preferred.
• 1 year of Dental Views experience may be considered.

Dental Views offers Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation time, etc...