Dental Assistant II

Kids Care Dental And Orthodontics; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Care Dental And Orthodontics is seeking a Dental Assistant II to join our patient‑focused team. You will support doctors, prepare treatment areas, and ensure infection control while engaging with children and families.

You must have a Dental Assistant Certification, CPR, Infection Control, Radiation, and Coronal Polishing certificates plus complete our competency assessment. Travel to other offices may be required; a friendly, professional demeanor is essential.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant Certification-required.
• Current CPR-required.
• Infection Control Certificate – required.
• Radiation Certificate – required.
• Coronal Polishing Certificate – required.
• Completion of KCDO competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare office with daily opening and closing duties.
• Prepare treatment area for patient by following procedures and protocols.
• Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting and seating patient.
• Assist the doctors during treatment procedures.
• Perform dental infection control procedures.
• Take x-rays.
• Perform cleanings.
• Perform all lab related procedures.
• Hand off patient at check-out.
• Complete care calls and thank you cards.
• Travel to other office locations as required.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Child-friendly

Upbeat personality

Professional appearance

Fast-paced environment

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Infection Control Certificate

Radiation Certificate

Coronal Polishing Certificate

KCDO competency assessment

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

DENTAL ASSISTANT IIPOSITION DESCRIPTIONReports To: Practice ManagerPosition Status: Non-exemptSCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe primary duty of the Dental Assistant II is to assist in the overall delivery of care and to be an integral part of the patient care team by consistently delivering the most memorable and fun service experience possible for every patient, every day in every office.Specific ResponsibilitiesPrepare office with daily opening and closing dutiesPrepare treatment area for patient by following procedures and protocolsPrepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting and seating patientAssist the doctors during treatment proceduresPerform dental infection control proceduresTake x-raysPerform cleaningsPerform all lab related proceduresHand off patient at check-outComplete care calls and thank you cardsAssist in managing and controlling supply inventoryDocument dental care services by charting in patient recordsMaintain strict compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, Dental Board, etc…)Maintain safe and clean working environmentOther duties as assignedDesired BackgroundDental Assistant Certification-requiredCurrent CPR-requiredInfection Control Certificate – requiredRadiation Certificate – requiredCoronal Polishing Certificate – requiredCompletion of KCDO competency assessmentUpbeat personality is a MUSTLoves working with childrenExcellent customer service skillsAbility to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detailClean, neat professional appearanceKnowledge of Dentrix a plusTravel to other office locations as required