What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) position at Christopher Stellpflug, D.D.S.?
We are looking for an experiecnced dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. We work in a team oriented environment in a private practice setting. Our goal is to ensure the highest level of patient care in dentistry.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients in the dental office
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material 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
- CA dental X-ray licensure
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. RDA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pismo Beach, CA 93449: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $32