Dental Assistant II

Paycom; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Elk Grove, CA is hiring a Dental Assistant II to support the patient care team and assist doctors during procedures. You will perform radiographs, cleanings, infection control, and lab tasks while maintaining compliance and a welcoming environment.

The role requires a Dental Assistant Certification, CPR, infection control and radiology certificates, coronal polishing, and KCDO competency. Travel to other offices may be required; an upbeat, child-friendly, customer-focused attitude is

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant Certification is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Infection control certificate is required.
• Radiation safety certificate is required.
• Coronal polishing certificate is required.
• KCDO competency assessment completed.
• Loves working with children and delivers excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare office with daily opening and closing duties.
• Prepare treatment area following procedures and protocols.
• Welcome, seat and comfort patients before treatment.
• Assist doctors during treatment procedures.
• Perform dental infection control procedures.
• Take x-rays and perform cleanings.
• Carry out lab-related procedures.
• Chart dental care services in patient records.
• Maintain HIPAA/OSHA/ADA compliance and safe environment.
• Handle checkout handoff and post-visit follow-ups.
• Assist in inventory management and supply control.
• Travel to other office locations as needed.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Team player

Child-friendly

Upbeat personality

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Infection Control Certificate

Radiation Certificate

Coronal Polishing Certificate

KCDO competency assessment

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Elk Grove, CA 95758, Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly, DENTAL ASSISTANT II

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reports To: Practice Manager

Position Status: Non-exempt

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The 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.

• 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
• Assist in managing and controlling supply inventory
• Document dental care services by charting in patient records
• Maintain strict compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, Dental Board, etc…)
• Maintain safe and clean working environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Desired Background

• Dental Assistant Certification-required
• Current CPR-required
• Infection Control Certificate – required
• Radiation Certificate – required
• Coronal Polishing Certificate – required
• Completion of KCDO competency assessment
• Upbeat personality is a MUST
• Loves working with children
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Clean, neat professional appearance
• Knowledge of Dentrix a plus
• Travel to other office locations as required