Dental Assistant

Dental Views; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Views is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to support various dental duties and ensure a safe environment for patient care. The role includes assisting doctors, maintaining equipment, and following safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have the necessary state licenses and certifications, along with experience in dental procedures.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Vacation time

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Dental Assistant.
• Means to travel from one office to another as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily procedures and maintain equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness and sterilization of instruments.
• Review patient charts and check lab cases.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA standards

Knowledge of HIPAA Compliance Standards

Advanced knowledge of dental terminology

Vast knowledge of dental procedures

Education

Valid California Registered Dental Assistant license

Current Radiographic Certification

Certification from an accredited Dental Assisting program

Tools

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...