Dental Assistant

Private General Dental Practice in Lemon Grove looking to hire a dental assistant.
Days: M, T, W, Th, F, 8am-5pm
Salary: $20- $25 based on experience
Candidates should have 1-2 years of dental work experience.

Our practice is a small, family-run dental practice. We are looking for a candidate who is driven, efficient, and energetic; someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Good personality and computer skills necessary!

Responsibilities:

• Chair-side dental assisting/ taking x-rays
• Prepare operatories for treatment
• Manage infection control- prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Adhere to all OSHA and safety policies and procedures
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures
• Maintain good communication between back and front office
• Perform various office and lab tasks as necessary

Position requirements:

• DA or RDA license/ X-ray license

• Knowledge of Dentrix and Gendex

• Bilingual abilities are a plus

Please respond with your resume attached

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Bilingual • Private practice • Dental office • Dental assisting • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Full-time • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Disinfection procedures • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Dental x-ray • Dental equipment • Computer skills • In-person • 1 year • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Radiology Certification • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling