What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant II position at KIDS CARE DENTAL AND ORTHODONTICS?
Job Details
Job Location: Sacramento, CA
Salary Range: $21.00
Description
DENTAL ASSISTANT II
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Reports To: Practice Manager
Position Status: Non-exempt
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary duty of the Dental Assistant II is to assist in the overall delivery of care and to be an integral part of the patient care team by consistently delivering the most memorable and fun service experience possible for every patient, every day in every office.
Specific Responsibilities
- Prepare office with daily opening and closing duties
- Prepare treatment area for patient by following procedures and protocols
- Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting and seating patient
- Assist the doctors during treatment procedures
- Perform dental infection control procedures
- Take x-rays
- Perform cleanings
- Perform all lab related procedures
- Hand off patient at check-out
- Complete care calls and thank you cards
- Assist in managing and controlling supply inventory
- Document dental care services by charting in patient records
- Maintain strict compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, Dental Board, etc…)
- Maintain safe and clean working environment
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Desired Background
- Dental Assistant Certification-required
- Current CPR-required
- Infection Control Certificate – required
- Radiation Certificate – required
- Coronal Polishing Certificate – required
- Completion of KCDO competency assessment
- Upbeat personality is a MUST
- Loves working with children
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Clean, neat professional appearance
- Knowledge of Dentrix a plus
- Travel to other office locations as required
Salary : $21
