Dental Assistant in Compton, CA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Compton, CA

Job Description

TITLE: DENTAL ASSISTANT REPORTS TO: DENTIST STATUS: NON-EXEMPT JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 1. At least one year of experience in a dental office as a Dental Assistant. 2. Must be able to take digital x-rays, to sterilize instruments, to assist in operative procedures. 3. Ability to work in high volume office, must be able to multi-task 4. Good bedside manner 5. Abe to communicate effectively with patients and other clinic personnel 6. Initiative, dependability, and a positive attitude 7. Physical examination which indicates that the employee is able to meet the physical requirements of the job including: Lifting up to 20 pounds, prolonged standing, frequent walking and sitting, moderate bending, stooping, and twisting 8. Skilled in Microsoft Office, data entry, electronic medical record and use of business email. 9. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required. TRAINING, EDUCATION AND LICENSURE 1. Completion of accredited Dental Assistant Training Program. 2. Current BLS/CPR certification RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. 2. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. 3. Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. 4. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments. 5. Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth. 6. Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. 7. Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances. 8. Assists the dentist in educating patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. 9. Documents dental care services by charting in electronic medical record. 10. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. 11. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. 12. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. 13. 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. 14. Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. 15. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. 16. Including but not limited to answering phones, scanning, processing intake, flashing instruments, etc. 17. Occasional Saturdays.