Ortho Dental Assistant - Marina

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Marina (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support orthodontic procedures. In this part-time role, you will be instrumental in ensuring patient comfort and care while assisting the Orthodontist with various tasks. Your responsibilities will include preparing patients for treatments, sterilizing instruments, and managing patient records. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be detail-oriented, and possess a valid dental assistant license. Join a collaborative team that values patient care and service excellence, and make a positive impact on the dental health of the community.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic and Registered Dental Assistant license required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Orthodontist in providing dental care to patients.
• Welcome and prepare patients for treatments ensuring comfort.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Customer service skills

Verbal communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Listening skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Orthodontic and Registered Dental Assistant license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

CPR certificate

Radiography certificate

Tools

Dental management software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CaliDental Smiles - Marina - Marina, CA

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Description

The purpose of this position is to effectively and efficiently assist the Orthodontist in providing dental care to patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Assist with front desk receptionist duties as needed

*Compensation based on experience and certification

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Excellent customer/patient service and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand information and effectively present information one-on-one with patients.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out details written or verbally instructed.
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
• Detail oriented; must be aware of and follow state specific rules and protocols.
• Interpersonal skills; should be patient and sensitive to patient emotions.
• Listening skills; must be able to listen to patients and other dental assistants and follow directions from a Dentist or supervisor.
• Organizational skills; should have excellent organizational skills to ensure the dentist has the correct tools and supplies ready to treat patients.

Qualifications (Experience, Education, Certification)

• Orthodontic and Registered Dental Assistant license required
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred but not required.
• Meet state requirements for Dental Assistant duties, continuing education or licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, and radiography certificate.

Work Conditions and Schedules

• Works under the supervision of dentists, lead dental assistant, and the Office Manager in their day-to-day activities.
• Works in a well-lit, clean environment, usually near the dental chair to arrange instruments, materials, and medication.
• Follows safety procedures to minimize the risks associated with the use of x-ray machines and other equipment.
• May work some evening or weekend hours, depending on the practice’s location.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position, sitting and/or standing, for extended time (e.g., sitting chairside assisting dentist during procedures).
• Ability to bend, climb stairs, and lift (e.g., packing/unpacking boxes, stocking inventory on shelves).

Nothing in this job description restricts CaliDental’s right to assign or reassign job duties and responsibilities for this position at any time.