What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at W DENTAL?
We are located in Covina, CA and looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient, pleasant for patients and passionate about making a difference in the patient's life. Our office is also willing to train the right candidate (Students or new graduates in dental assistant) who has no experience but are fast learners and have great work ethic.. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers 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
- Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant. Prefer at least 1 year experience. However we are open to training the right person if no experience.
- 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
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail; Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from or completed dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset
You will be part of a great team that is committed to excellent quality patient care. Our Covina office is bright, modern and provides a wonderful patient experience. If you are willing to learn, grow as a professional, goal oriented and ready to contribute and be rewarded for your skills and expertise, then this opportunity is for you!
Open 5 days - Mondays to Fridays.
*Benefits include dental, 3 paid holidays, sick days and a monthly goal bonus program and matching retirement plan.
Send us a resume for consideration.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21