Dental Assistant Trainee — Learn & Grow with CE Credits

PDS Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

CE Units

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer

Shift premium pay for weekends

Job summary

Carmel Valley Dentist Office and Orthodontics in San Diego is seeking a dental assistant trainee to join our team. You will learn basic assisting duties under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist and contribute to the Perfect Patient Experience.

No prior dental experience is required; customer service experience is helpful. We offer benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, CE units, PTO and 401K as part of a supportive environment where you can grow professionally.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience required.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting functions under supervision of a licensed dentist.
• Participate in 'Perfect Patient Experience' by focusing on patients' needs.
• Learn infection control procedures for sterilization and operatory cleaning.
• Assist with radiographs and intra-oral pictures per safety requirements and state rules.
• Prepare for patient care procedures and provide chairside support.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed.
• Record patient charting and treatment notes in the digital system.
• Present treatment records, consents and health history to the dentist before treatment.
• Maintain compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Carmel Valley Dentist Office and Orthodontics in San Diego is seeking a dental assistant trainee to join our team. You will learn basic assisting duties under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist and contribute to the Perfect Patient Experience.

No prior dental experience is required; customer service experience is helpful. We offer benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, CE units, PTO and 401K as part of a supportive environment where you can grow professionally.