Dental Assistant

ADP, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and ensure high-quality patient care. You will sterilize instruments, prepare treatment rooms and greet patients, setting up trays for procedures.

You will also expose and mount radiographs, assist clinicians during exams, document medical histories, and uphold safety and infection-control standards in a fast-paced office.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is current and required.
• Radiation Safety Certificate (X-ray license) required.
• Proof of CDPA and Infection Control for Dental Assistants (8-hour) within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for treatment.
• Expose, develop and mount dental radiographs.
• Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.
• Record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Maintain an appropriate office environment.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient service

Communication skills

Education

CPR certification

Radiation Safety Certificate (X-ray license)

CDPA & Infection Control training (8-hour)

Job description

The DA works on behalf of the patient and the dentist, helping to assure a high level of professional excellence in oral health care delivery.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for treatment.
• Expose, develop and mount dental radiographs.
• Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.
• Conduct work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Participate in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals by working efficiently and providing a high level of patient service.
• Assist with other duties as directed in the attached Permitted Duties.
• Maintain an appropriate office environment.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Current basic life support (CPR) certification.
• Radiation Safety Certificate (X-ray license).
• Proof of course completion in the California Dental Practice Act (CDPA) and Infection Control for Dental
• Assistants (8-hour) within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to perform detailed work according to established formats and protocols.