Dental Assistant

Paycom; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, Vision, Medical Benefits

401k Match

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical illness insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Paycom is seeking an enthusiastic Dental Assistant at SD Oral Surgery in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on patient care, educating patients on oral-systemic links, and collaborating with the team to support clinicians.

Requirements include a high school diploma, Radiography certification, Dental Assistant certification, and CPR/BLS; Nitrous Oxide analgesia certification preferred. Excellent patient service and HIPAA compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Radiography certification required.
• Dental Assistant certification completed.
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia certification preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and educate patients on oral-systemic links.
• Assist doctor and hygienists during procedures.
• Review patient charts and document health history before arrival.
• Ensure consent forms are completed prior to procedures.
• Perform basic procedures such as cleaning, X-rays, and dental impressions.
• Sterilize and prepare equipment and operatory before/after appointments.
• Track lab cases and order dental supplies.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and OSHA/BBP compliance.
• Assist administrative team with scheduling patients.

Skills

Chair-side manner

Patient service

HIPAA compliance

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiography certification

Dental Assistant certification

CPR/BLS certification

Nitrous oxide analgesia certification (preferred)

Tools

X-ray equipment

Nitrous oxide monitor

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: SD Oral Surgery - San Diego, CA 92121, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $23.00 - $28.00 Hourly,

We are looking for an enthusiastic Dental Assistant that loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients who is flexible, and willing to collaborate with other team members. Be rewarded for doing what you love, with a team that supports you. Your primary role is to provide patient care, while educating patients on the oral systemic links. We invest in you and your future with medical, dental, vision, 401k Match, and many other benefits!

Skills/ Abilities

• Provide excellent chair-side manner and exceptional customer service.
• Maintain excellent patient service and assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s)
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment
• Ensures all consent forms are completed prior to procedure.
• Ability to perform basic dental procedures such as cleaning, X-rays, and dental impressions.
• Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient’s appointment.
• Track lab cases, monitor and order dental supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
• Assist in educating the patients and address their questions and/or concerns to help them feel more comfortable.
• Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients.

Education/Certification(s)

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Radiography certification required.
• Dental Assistant certification
• Current certification in CPR- BLS preferred.
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred as required by state, or ability to become certified.

Benefits

• Dental, Vision, Medical Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401k with company matching contributions.
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Critical illness and Hospitalization Insurance
• Opportunity for career growth