Dental Assistant & Front Desk Coordinator

Sycuan; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycuan Health Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to support providers chairside, assist with patient flow, and help ensure a smooth, friendly patient experience from check-in to dismissal.

You will perform x-ray processing, prepare treatment trays, maintain sterilization and infection control per OSHA, and assist with receptionist duties as needed. Strong communication and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• X-ray license required.
• Certificate of Completion from accredited Dental Assistant program.
• California coronal polishing certificate.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform morning opening procedures and prepare for patient care.
• Greet patients and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Seat patients and alert dentist of arrivals.
• Take and process dental x-rays as directed.
• Prepare treatment trays for procedures.
• Assist dentist within licensing/supervisory limits.
• Maintain infection control per OSHA and policy standards.
• Disinfect operatory and equipment before/after patient care.
• Stock inventory and sterilization areas; maintain supplies.
• Manage and update patient charts (electronic and hard copies)
• Handle receptionist duties and patient communications per protocols.
• Coordinate appointments and liaise with labs/vendors as needed.

Skills

Dental office procedures

Patient interaction

Multitasking

English communication

Education

X-ray technician license

DA certificate

Polishing certificate

CPR certification

HS diploma

Tools

Dentrix

MS Office

Job description

Sycuan Health Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to support providers chairside, assist with patient flow, and help ensure a smooth, friendly patient experience from check-in to dismissal.

You will perform x-ray processing, prepare treatment trays, maintain sterilization and infection control per OSHA, and assist with receptionist duties as needed. Strong communication and multitasking are essential.