Dental Assistant II

Kids Care Dental And Orthodontics; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Care Dental And Orthodontics in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant II. You will assist in patient care, prepare treatment rooms, take radiographs, perform cleanings, and support the dentist during procedures. Travel to other offices may be required.

Must have a Dental Assistant Certification and CPR, plus infection control, radiation, and coronal polishing certificates. The role requires a positive, upbeat personality and excellent customer service skills to make every patient’s

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant Certification is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Infection Control Certificate is required.
• Radiation Certificate is required.
• Coronal Polishing Certificate is required.
• Completion of KCDO competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare office with daily opening and closing duties.
• Prepare treatment area and patient for dental procedures.
• Assist doctors during treatments.
• Take x-rays and perform cleanings.
• Handle lab work and supply inventory.
• Document services in patient records.
• Maintain HIPAA/OSHA/ADA compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Child-friendly

Positive attitude

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: Sacramento, CA 95835, Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 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.

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

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