Dental Assistant II

Kids Care Dental And Orthodontics; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Care Dental And Orthodontics is seeking a Dental Assistant II in Tracy, CA to support daily patient care and clinical procedures. You will prepare treatment areas, assist doctors, take X-rays, and ensure clean, compliant operations in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a dental assistant certification, CPR, infection control and radiology certificates, a friendly demeanor with children, and strong attention to detail to maintain high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Certified dental assistant with CPR and infection control credentials.
• Radiation safety and coronal polishing certificates required.
• Completion of KCDO competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare office with opening/closing duties.
• Prepare treatment area and patient for procedures.
• Assist doctors during dental procedures.
• Perform infection control, take X-rays and dental cleanings.
• Handle lab-related procedures and chart patient records.
• Maintain HIPAA/OSHA/ADA regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment.
• Support in inventory management and patient handoff at checkout.

Skills

Upbeat personality

Loves children

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

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: Tracy, CA 95304

Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

DENTAL ASSISTANT II

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reports To: Practice Manager

Position Status: Non-exempt

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific 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
• 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

QualificationsDesired 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