Dental Assistant

We are looking for an energetic & friendly Dental Assistant to join our team in our Escondido, CA dental office. We are a private, highly rated Dental Group office with patient care as a number one priority.

Our Dental Assistant's provide a positive patient experience and excellent quality care. They work closely with our dentists to ensure that patients are calm, dentists are prepared, and information is communicated clearly. They can expect to prepare and arrange needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures. Hands necessary tools and equipment and provides assistance during treatment. Charts findings, change barriers, and sterilizes equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Provides prompt dental support; promotes a smooth patient flow; collects and records data accurately; maintains order of the back office, equipment and supplies.
• Helps make sure patients and families get the care they need when they need it.
• Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.
• Abides by Rules of Confidentiality.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• High School graduate or GED
• Completed training program in Dental Assisting from Accredited College is required
• X-Ray certificate is required
• Current CPR Certification

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Possess a valid Driver’s license
• Registered Dental Assistant/Dental Assistant
• Coronal Polishing Certification

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience, preferred

SKILLS:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers; team player
• Customer-service oriented
• Positive professional insight
• Flexibility and dependability
• Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment
• Modern office practices and procedures
• Intermediate computer skills
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
• Take dental x-rays
• Update and maintain patient records using dental software systems
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
• Perform basic laboratory duties such as pouring models and fabricating temporary crowns
• Schedule patient appointments
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety regulations
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
• Proficiency in using dental software systems (Denticon, Eaglesoft)
• Understanding of anatomy and dental anatomy
• Ability to take accurate dental impressions and perform dental imaging

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Escondido, CA 92025 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Escondido, CA 92025: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Fabrication • Computer operation • Spanish • CPR Certification • Paid training • Oral hygiene • Anatomy knowledge • Coronal Polish Certificate • Extended hours • Dental office • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Computer literacy • Safety regulations • Client rapport building • In-person customer service • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Laboratory experience • CPR • English • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • High school diploma or GED • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Driver's License • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Medical records • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Eaglesoft • Perioperative Care • Dental impressions • Dental equipment • Dental office experience • Computer skills • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • Dental Assisting • In-person • Employee discount • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Opportunities for advancement • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Paid sick time • Dental crown fabrication • Office record organization