What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at hadjian dental?
Overview
We are looking for an energetic, motivated, outgoing and compassionate dental assistant who is detail oriented. We want you to be skilled in providing patient care and committed to growing along side our team.
Some skills that you need are:
- Welcoming customers in the dental office
- Preparing customers for treatments or checkups while ensuring their comfort
- Selecting and setting up instruments, equipment and materials as needed
- Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
- Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry and up to 3 hours at a time
- Completing lab tasks as instructed
- Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Scheduling appointments
- Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with payment planning and explanation
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Duties
- Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Prepare and maintain dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental X-rays
- Educate patients on proper oral healthcare
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols
- Manage patient records using our dental software
- Provide chairside assistance for prosthodontic procedures
- Utilize 3D scanner technology for digital impressions
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Palm Desert, CA 92260: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $28