Dental Assistant - Redondo Beach, United States - Pacific Coast Pediatric Dentistry

Description

We are excited to be hiring a Dental Assistant to join our dental team We are a newly constructed Pediatric Dental office looking for someone who will match our enthusiasm for positive patient experience, patient education, and collaboration.

This is a great opportunity to grow with us with a competitive base salary and benefits.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, self motivated, willing to learn, team-oriented professional who shares the belief that close patient relationships along with an emphasis on cultivating a great team atmosphere are the foundations of our successful practice.

Our priority is to provide the best dental experience for each and every patient. If you are looking for an office that invests in you while providing clinical excellencethis is your opportunity


Hours:
Monday - Thursday and some Saturdays.

Benefits:
In house Dental, Vacation and sick days, 401k, and some medical benefits.

and a self starter with a high standard of care. Pediatric Dental experience is preferred, but not required.

We are willing to train the right team member :
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Job Summary

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures as instructed
• Prepare treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Record medical and dental histories
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing on instruments
• Provides diagnostic information by taking radiographs; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Responsible for patient flow, keeping treatment rooms neat and organized
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions as prescribed and directed.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines and adhering to infectioncontrol policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques as instructed
• Participate in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals by working efficiently and providing a high level of patient service.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedule and office policies
• Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings
• Ability to project a positive, warm and professional image
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask, take initiative and anticipate the needs of others
• Works well in a team with humor, enthusiasm, respect & integrity

Minimum Requirements:

• Current basic life support (CPR) certification. (Course can be provided for you if you are not in compliance)
• Xray certification
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform detailed work according to established formats and protocols.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
$ $28.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Redondo Beach, CA required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Redondo Beach, CA 90277: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person