What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Del Mar?
Our office is urgently hiring for dental assistant, bilingual in Spanish and English is a must. we prefer someone with at least 6 months of experience
The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Lead RDA and are responsible for a wide range of tasks in the dental office - ranging from patient care, assisting the dentist, sterilizing and xrays
Prepare patients for Dentist examination through pre-exam evaluations, including , medical history and obtaining vitals
Build relationship with patients to ensure they comfortable and relaxed throughout visit
Assist Dentist with dental charting, chair-side procedure assistance such as suctioning, swabbing, place and remove of rubber dams/matrices/wedges, application of topical anesthetic; and materials and instrument preparation including but not limited to cements, amalgam, composites, impression materials etc
Perform infection control to CDC, ADA, and OSHA standards; sterilize treatment rooms before and after patient visits, sterilize instruments and other work areas
Advanced duties include sealant application and nitrous monitoring after completing required courses Competencies for Excellence
Concern for Order and Quality; Detail-Oriented: High standards for quality; Keeps records, checks quality of work and documentation; Must follow specific protocols to ensure compliance
Teamwork: Work to develop friendly and supporting atmosphere; Pitch in and help others
Self-Management: Exhibit self-confidence while interacting with patients and team; Functions effective under pressure; Manages own behavior to prevent or reduce feelings of stress
Competitive pay and bonus structure – starting salary $16/hour to $17/hour depending on experience
New Grads welcome!
Wide variety of additional benefits including:
Medical
401(k)
PTO pay
Paid Holidays
Bonus potential based on achieving certain number of business objectives per month
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20
