What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at NorCal Dental Group?
ASAP - Must be able to start immediately
1 YEAR EXPERIENCE
Dental Assistant/RDA
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You must have dental assisting experience. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. X-ray license a must.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is a must
- Must have X-ray License
We have strict Covid-19 precautions in place and are continuously following up-to-date guidelines. We have plexiglass barriers, regular hand hygiene/sanitizers throughout, strict guidelines in regards to mask wearing/temperature checks in place, etc.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $25