Experienced Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental office as a Dental Assistant in Lakewood, California, where you will support patient care and work alongside experienced professionals. Enjoy competitive pay, a benefits package including tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for personal and professional growth in a caring team environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package

Continuing Education (CE Units)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create a comfortable environment.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and dental safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with patient treatments and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and sterile environment for patients.
• Disinfect instruments and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization techniques

Communication

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Job description

Now is the time to join The Dental Office of Lakewood. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!

$19.50-$27.25/Hourly

You’ve invested the time to become an extraordinary Dental Assistant, now let us support you in taking your career further as an oral health care provider in one of the best practice models in modern dentistry!

You’ll experience both personal and professional growth as an oral health care provider, joining a team dedicated to clinical excellence and creating patients for life.

You'll have access to modern dental technology, support to assist you in developing clinical efficiency, and will be working alongside a team that genuinely cares about the patients within the local community.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package

• Continuing Education (CE Units)

• Paid time off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Child care assistance

• 401K

• Paid time to volunteer in your local community

The Opportunity

As both a patient and clinician advocate, you are a fundamental part of the Perfect Patient Experience. As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency.
• You will also maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable and at the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate.
• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines while maintaining strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Compensation Information


$19.50-$27.25 / Hourly

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.