Dental Assistant

Dental Views; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Dental Views in Vista, CA is seeking a capable Dental Assistant to support clinicians and ensure a safe, clean environment for patient care. The role requires precise chart reviews, instrument sterilization, lab case handling, and coverage for back-office needs as needed.

Applicants should hold a CA RDA license, radiographic certification, CPR and infection control credentials, and be willing to travel between offices. A commitment to teamwork and continuous professional development is valued.

Qualifications

• OSHA and HIPAA compliance knowledge required.
• Valid California Registered Dental Assistant license.
• Current radiographic certification required.
• CPR and infection control certifications required.
• Willingness to travel between offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review charts daily to ensure documentation and completed work.
• Pack lab cases and send out the same day.
• Check lab cases daily and reschedule as needed.
• Fill in for back-office positions when staff are short.
• Ensure rooms and equipment are cleaned daily.
• Sterilize and package dental instruments.
• Turn off equipment nightly.
• Attend staff meetings and team huddles.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

OSHA/HIPAA

CA RDA license

Radiographic certification

CPR

Infection control

Travel readiness

Dental terminology

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Job description

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.

Benefits

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