Dental Assistant

Company is open to assisting relocation to location or commutable distance.

Duties:

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
• Take digital dental x-rays
• Prepare and maintain dental supplies and materials inventory
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
• Perform basic dental laboratory procedures, such as pouring impressions and fabricating temporary crowns
• Schedule patient appointments and manage patient records using Epic software
• Assist with medical coding and documentation for insurance billing purposes
• Conduct patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical history
• Provide specialized care for pediatric patients

Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited dental assistant program preferred
• X-ray certification required
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM technology for dental restorations is a plus
• Knowledge of medical coding and documentation practices
• Experience working with Epic or other electronic medical records systems is preferred

We are seeking a detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a dental office setting, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including pediatric patients. If you are passionate about providing quality dental care and have the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• California City, CA 93505 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• California City, CA 93505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Chairside assisting • CAD software • Fabrication • Oral hygiene • Patient scheduling systems • Laboratory procedures • Continuing education credits • Dental office • Vital signs • Dental care patient counseling • Pre-examination patient preparation • Working with pediatric populations • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare practice inventory management • Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics • Medical scheduling • High school diploma or GED • X-Ray Certification • CAM software • Dental insurance • Initial patient assessment • Insurance medical billing • Patient history taking • One-on-one patient counseling • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Dental x-ray • Perioperative Care • Dental impressions • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Dental office experience • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • Dental Assisting • In-person • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Safety equipment provided • Communication skills • Post-operative care • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Paid sick time • Dental crown fabrication