Dental Assistant II

Kids Care Dental And Orthodontics; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Care Dental And Orthodontics is seeking a Dental Assistant II to join our pediatric care team. You will support clinicians during procedures, take X-rays, assist in cleanings, and manage lab tasks with a focus on a friendly patient experience.

The ideal candidate will hold a Dental Assistant Certification, CPR, Infection Control, Radiation, and Coronal Polishing certificates, plus complete the KCDO competency assessment. Strong customer service and child-friendly demeanor are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Dental Assistant Certification.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Infection Control Certification required.
• Radiation Certification required.
• Coronal Polishing Certification required.
• Completion of KCDO competency assessment.
• Upbeat personality is a MUST.
• Loves working with children.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Dentrix a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare office with daily opening and closing duties.
• Prepare treatment area for patient by welcoming, comforting and seating patient.
• Assist the doctors during treatment 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 HIPAA/OSHA/ADA regulations compliance.
• Travel to other office locations as required.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Multi-tasking

People skills with children

Attention to detail

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