Dental Assistant

Our company is seeking a Dental Assistant who has an interest in pursuing a career in dentistry and will be working closely with our dental team. The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist and hygienist by preparing patients for treatment, sterilizing equipment, handing instruments and assisting during treatment. This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in advancing their career in dentistry and gaining experience at a dental office with an emphasis on customer service and an exceptional experience for our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Create a safe and comfortable environment for patients by making them feel at ease.
• Demonstrate good listening skills by being polite and attentive to patient's needs.
• Act as an advocate for the patient by following up and ensuring that the patient's dental needs are met.
• Disclose and discuss the patient's dental plan and treatment options with them.
• Schedule appointments for patients.
• Diagnose basic dental problems.
• Handle routine procedures such as cleaning from beginning to end.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Paula, CA 93060 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Paula, CA 93060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Cleaning and sanitation procedure implementation • Spanish • Patient follow-up care • Customer communication • Medical procedure preparation • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Dental assisting • Active listening • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Customer service • Client rapport building • In-person customer service • Patient advocacy • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • X-Ray Certification • Dental insurance • Dental prophylaxis • Emotional support for patients • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Dental x-ray • Manual cleaning and decontamination technique • Dental equipment • Medical equipment cleaning • Dental assistant experience (1–2 years) • In-person • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Patient education • Safety equipment provided • Dental assistant experience (Less than 1 year) • Certified Dental Assistant • Entry level • Paid sick time