RDA / Dental Assistant

Sugarbug Dental & Orthodontics; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established pediatric dental and orthodontic practice in Oxnard, CA, as a Dental Assistant. This role offers the chance to work alongside a dedicated team, providing quality oral health care to children. You'll be responsible for patient management, treatment room organization, and ensuring compliance with sterilization protocols. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for those passionate about pediatric dentistry. If you're looking to make a difference in children's oral health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Complete Benefit Package

Positive Work Environment

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Completion of coursework in dental assisting and compliance with state requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in providing preventive and restorative care for children.
• Manage patient flow and maintain treatment room cleanliness and sterilization.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Verbal Communication

Patient Management

Dental Assisting Procedures

Education

Coursework in Dental Assisting

Compliance with State Dental Practice Requirements

Job description

Job Description

Sugarbug is hiring Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Assistants.

Sugarbug Dental & Orthodontics is an established Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic practice that has been serving the county of Ventura for over 10 years, just a short drive from the ocean in the city of Oxnard, CA. As our company has expanded and continues to grow, so do the opportunities to grow our team. Sugarbug is currently looking for Dental Assistants to join our practice.

Sugarbug is seeking a Dental Assistant to work alongside our other pediatric, orthodontic and general Dr.'s to provide both primary and comprehensive preventive and restorative care for infants, children and teens. This position requires dedication to the delivery of quality oral health care for all children, a caring and compassionate nature and commitment to becoming an integral part of Sugarbug’s oral health care team. If you are interested in joining an established and growing practice with a long tenured support team, joining Sugarbug Dental & Orthodontics is a great opportunity for you.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Patient Management

• Greet patients
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures
• Escort patients to treatment room
• Seat patients in treatment rooms
• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
• Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
• Ensure patients are always attended
• Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
• Perform functions and tasks as assigned by the dentist
• Mix dental materials
• Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
• Chart patients records, service rendered and any charges
• Escort patients from the treatment room to treatment coordination
• Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
• Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
• Monitor patient flow

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

• Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
• Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
• Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
• Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
• Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
• Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
• Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
• Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol

Experience

• Coursework in dental assisting and procedures
• Compliance with state dental practice requirements (i.e., X-ray requirements, OSHA training)

Interpersonal Skills

• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community
• Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff

We offer a complete benefit package along with a positive work environment and an opportunity for growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: (31-54k yearly range based on hourly pay) depending on Experience, Licensing, and Education.