Dental Assistant
Oakland-Alameda Endodontics
California
Salary: $24 - $29 hr. DOE/E
Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K profit sharing and PTO (after 1 year of employment), holidays.
Full-Time| Monday - Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm
Progressive, high-quality Endodontic office with locations in Oakland and Alameda has an immediate need for a Dental Assistant to join the team. The assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments and materials, administering quality dental x-rays, and assisting the doctor throughout the treatment appointment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
· Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
· Provides diagnostic information by administering quality dental x-rays.
· Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
· Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; suctioning; passing instruments and anticipating needs throughout the treatment appointment.
· Documents dental care services by charting in patient notes and final reports to dentists.
· Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adheres to infection-control policies and protocols.
· Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt.
· 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.
REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:
· RDA, Xray and CPR certification.
· Excellent communication skills, high energy, and ability to multi-task.
· Team player with the ability to work cooperatively with referring dental offices, other staff members, and patients.
· Self-starter with the skills to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner.
· Must have a natural drive to grow professionally within the role and learn from constructive feedback.
· Fast learner with the ability to grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.
· Independent and forward-thinking worker that contributes by researching effective and cost-efficient solutions to office needs.
· Maintain composure and professionalism when exposed to stressful situations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray, CPR and Xray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person