Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Assistant

Location: La Jolla, CA

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am to 4pm

Compensation: $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

Medical

In-House Dental

Vision

PTO

Sick Pay

Paid Holidays

401k (up to 4% match)

Come join our awesome team! Our highly respected, modern practice is seeking a quality dental assistant to be a key team member in our practice. We use the most current materials, products, equipment, and technology as well as provide continuing education. We work in a safe, caring, and fun environment. If you are passionate about patient care and committed to growth and development, apply today!

Summary: Assists the Doctor with dental functions as well as the preparation/clean-up of treatment areas by performing the following duties.

Prepares work areas to include stocking, setting up, breaking down and cleaning/sterilizing as needed, verifying lab cases are checked in and checked out for patients on the schedule, making sure proper tray set up.

Seats patients and completes the scheduled treatment, as well as provides oral or written pre-operative and post-operative treatment instructions, updating the Practice Management Software with new findings and next recommended treatment.

Helping with sterilization and/or Hygiene Department with x-rays, etc. when needed.

Take necessary X-rays prescribed by the doctor following the Radiographic Imaging Policy (RIP).

Assists Doctor at chairside with four-handed dentistry, a variety of procedures and maintains Doctor's work schedule and patient flow between operatories, taking impressions per doctor’s recommendation.

Maintains general dental office equipment including but not limited to the suction system, X-ray processor and all sterilization equipment.

Follows all company policies and procedures paying special attention to patient care and safety.

Qualifications:

Radiology License

X-ray Certification

Coronal Polishing

Sealants

1-2 years experience preferred

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