Dental Assistant: X-ray Cert & Patient Care

Johnson Family Dental; Indio (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Brands is seeking a Dental Assistant to work closely with our Dentist in California. You will prepare rooms, assist during procedures, take X-rays, educate patients and maintain records. The role also involves inventory, front desk duties, and upholding infection control standards.

Certifications in CPR/BLS and X-ray are required. Salary is hourly, with benefits and PTO based on hours worked. Join a diverse team committed to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Person will support clinical and admin duties.
• Ensure sterile prep and instrument handling.
• Assist Dentist during procedures and patient comfort.
• Take and develop X-rays as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and charts.
• Manage inventory and order supplies as required.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safety rules.
• Assist with front desk tasks like scheduling and payments if needed.
• Promote Smile Brands values: Greeting, Guiding, Gratitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments.
• Assist the dentist during procedures by handing instruments and ensuring patient comfort.
• Take and develop X-rays as needed.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and post-procedure care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update charts.
• Manage inventory and order dental supplies as required.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety regulations.
• Assist with front office tasks, such as scheduling appointments and processing payments, if needed.
• We provide our patients with our core value of the 3 G's: Greeting, Guiding and Gratitude!

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization

Dental instrument handling

Patient comfort

Records management

Inventory management

Front office support

Education

CPR or BLS certification

X-ray certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Smile Brands is seeking a Dental Assistant to work closely with our Dentist in California. You will prepare rooms, assist during procedures, take X-rays, educate patients and maintain records. The role also involves inventory, front desk duties, and upholding infection control standards.

Certifications in CPR/BLS and X-ray are required. Salary is hourly, with benefits and PTO based on hours worked. Join a diverse team committed to quality patient care.