Dental Assistant

*Job Summary * Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant (DA), where your expertise will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations. In this vital role, you will assist our dentists and hygienists during procedures, manage patient records, and ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for our patients. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will contribute to delivering exceptional dental services in a fast-paced, friendly private office setting. We are a small office in growing Valley Center just north of Escondido in North County San Diego. We care for our patients with a personal touch.

Duties

• Assist dentists and hygienists with various procedures including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, and periodontal charting.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental tools, and ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays), ensuring adherence to infection control protocols and radiation safety standards.
• Manage patient records using Open Dental.
• Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to optimize workflow and patient comfort.
• Monitor vital signs and medical imaging when necessary to support comprehensive patient assessments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions in a clear, friendly manner.
• Maintain infection control standards through aseptic techniques and proper sterilization procedures.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing medical documentation, and coordinating with the dental receptionist team.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols related to anatomy knowledge, dental terminology, and medical coding for accurate record-keeping.
• Front office duties when needed

Skills

• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques including chairside assisting, medical imaging, X-ray processing, and vital signs measurement.
• Strong knowledge of EMR systems like Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental for efficient record management.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Experience working in general dentistry environments with exposure to pediatric dentistry preferred.
• Ability to interpret dental terminology accurately for documentation and communication purposes.
• Knowledge of infection control practices including aseptic technique and sterilization procedures.
• Competence in handling medical records, medical documentation, and medical coding related to dental care.
• Understanding of anatomy relevant to dentistry and the use of advanced tools such as 3D scanners for treatment planning.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members including dental receptionists and other healthcare professionals. Join us today if you’re passionate about delivering top-tier dental care with energy and professionalism! We’re committed to supporting your career development while providing outstanding service that transforms smiles every day!

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Private practice • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Heart rate monitoring • Oral hygiene • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental receptionist • Patient assessment • Safety regulations • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Medical 3D scanning • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical coding in outpatient clinics • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Hospital radiation policies • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Dental impressions • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Dental treatment planning • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Dental waste management procedures • Radiology • Communication skills • Open Dental • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Radiation protection measures • Autoclaving