Dental Assistant: Pediatrics, X-Rays & Prophylaxis

Choice-Healthcare-Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Care for wellbeing and work-life

Professional growth

Leadership support

Fun and supportive team with events

Comprehensive benefit package

Job summary

CHOICE Healthcare Services in Sacramento is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials, passing instruments, and assisting with procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act. The role requires X-ray certification and BLS, along with infection control training.

Benefits include wellbeing, growth opportunities, leadership support, a friendly team, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college or equivalent training is required or preferred.
• Experience and/or training in dental assisting is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures.
• Takes X-rays.
• Takes IO's (intraoral examinations).
• Assist in prophylaxis cleaning of teeth.
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene.
• Charts cavities and teeth with doctor.
• Sterilizes instruments.
• Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene.
• Charting of patient treatment and treatment plan with doctor.

Skills

X-ray operation

Patient care

Infection control

Education

Dental assistant certification

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Job description

CHOICE Healthcare Services in Sacramento is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials, passing instruments, and assisting with procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act. The role requires X-ray certification and BLS, along with infection control training.

Benefits include wellbeing, growth opportunities, leadership support, a friendly team, and a comprehensive benefits package.