Dental Assistant

Children Dental Funzone; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

CE courses

Employee discounts

Referral program

Job summary

Children's Dental FunZone is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a pediatric dental practice. Full-time role with hours Mon-Fri 8:00 am–5:00 pm and Sat 8:00 am–2:00 pm.

Hourly pay range $18–$23 with monthly bonuses. The ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of dental assistant experience, dental assistant schooling, infection control and X-ray certificates, CPR/BLS preferred, and Spanish bilingual a plus.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant schooling required.
• Pediatric dental experience preferred.
• Infection control & X-ray certificate holder required.
• CPR/BLS certificate holder preferred.
• Spanish-bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Take patients' medical history, blood pressure, and pulse.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
• Provide Pre/Post OP instructions for oral care following surgery or dental treatment procedures.
• Teach patients oral hygiene to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling).
• Take impressions of the patient's teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• Chart/enter a treatment into Dentrix Ascend

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Child-friendly

Fast-paced environment

Spanish bilingual

Education

Dental Assistant schooling

X-ray certificate

CPR/BLS certificate

Job description

We are looking for an excellent Dental Assistant to join our Dental Practice!

Job Type:

• Full-time. Mon-Fri 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Sat 8:00 am- 2:00 pm
• Hourly + Monthly Bonuses
• Pay rate $18.00-$23.00

Wouldn't it be cool to put your skills to the test and work in a unique environment where every day is an experience?

Picture yourself working in a fun rapidly growing pediatric dental office where you are guaranteed a unique experience. We launched Children's Dental FunZone in 2002 with a simple mission. We treat your kids as our own. 23 years later, we still hold to the founding core values of Integrity, Excellent Customer Service, Accountability, andTeamwork. These core values ring true not only for our patients but also for our employees.

Must have a minimum of 1-year experience as a Dental assistant.

Requirements:

• Dental Assistant schooling is required.
• Dental Pediatric experience is preferred.
• Infection Control & X-Ray/Radiation certificate holder required.
• CPR/BLS certificate holder preferred.
• Spanish-bilingual is preferred.

Join the CDFZ Team and you'll enjoy the following:

• Highly competitive salaries & Paid Time Off (Vacation)
• Medical, Dental, FSA, & Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan Continuing Education Courses (CE) Offered
• Employee Discounts and Employee Referral Incentive Program

Job Duties:

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Take patients' medical history, blood pressure, and pulse.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
• Provide Pre/Post OP instructions for oral care following surgery or dental treatment procedures.
• Teach patients oral hygiene to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling).
• Take impressions of the patient's teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• Chart/enter a treatment into Dentrix Ascend

Desired Profile/Background:

• MUST LOVE WORKING WITH CHILDREN.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Clean, neat professional appearance.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Must work some Saturdays

Children's Dental FunZone is dedicated to serving children's, toddlers', and teens' unique needs. We offer comprehensive services including preventive Pediatric Dental Care and Orthodontics. Our teams of dental professionals are changing the face of pediatric dental care through our dedication to oral health and compassionate care for our patients and their guardians. Our practices are based on a patient-centric approach achieved through significant teamwork, flexibility, and commitment.