Dental Assistant II — Fast-Paced, Patient-Centered Care

Kids Care Dental And Orthodontics; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Care Dental And Orthodontics in Stockton, CA is hiring a Dental Assistant II to join our patient-care team. The role involves assisting doctors, preparing treatment areas, taking x-rays, and supporting infection control measures.

The ideal candidate holds a Dental Assistant Certification with CPR and infection control credentials, can multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys working with children.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Child friendly

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

Kids Care Dental And Orthodontics in Stockton, CA is hiring a Dental Assistant II to join our patient-care team. The role involves assisting doctors, preparing treatment areas, taking x-rays, and supporting infection control measures.

The ideal candidate holds a Dental Assistant Certification with CPR and infection control credentials, can multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys working with children.