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Our outstanding dental practice is seeking an exceptional Dental Assistant for an opportunity to join our dedicated team.
We are a private dental practice located in Torrance, CA. We are looking for energetic individual with positive personality and attitude.Please provide with at least two referrences.
Education Level High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred DescriptionDental Assistants are responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients. This includes walk in the patients to the operating room ONLY after checked in by front desk, preparing patients, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting dentist during dental procedures, cleaning the room after each procedure ,and setting it up for the next patient. Position must expose dental X-rays, record treatment information in patient records, and provide post-operative instructions as prescribed by dentists. Position must assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies. Dental assistants must pour, trim, and polish study casts, and instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
QualificationsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. (When required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
DutiesPatient Management
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
Records Management
Inventory Management
Office Participation
Under the General Supervision of a Dentist - Based on the instruction given by a licensed dentist, but not requiring the physical presence of the supervising dentist during the performance of those procedures.
Direct Supervision of a Dentist – Supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who must be physically present in the treatment facility during the performance of those procedures.
Full Time
$45k-55k (estimate)
04/30/2024
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