Pediatric Dental Assistant – Growth, Team & Impact

Choice Healthcare Services; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Job summary

CHOICE Healthcare Services is seeking a Dental Assistant in Antioch, CA to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; and performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act. The role includes taking x-rays, IOs, and assisting with prophylaxis cleaning of teeth while educating patients on oral hygiene.

The position offers growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college or 3–6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures.
• Takes x-rays.
• Takes IO's.
• 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\'s treatment and treatment plan with doctor.

Skills

Assisting dentist

X-ray operation

Infection control

Patient instruction

Education

Dental assistant certification

BLS certification

X-Ray certification

Job description

CHOICE Healthcare Services is seeking a Dental Assistant in Antioch, CA to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; and performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act. The role includes taking x-rays, IOs, and assisting with prophylaxis cleaning of teeth while educating patients on oral hygiene.

The position offers growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive