Dental Assistant
East County Endodontics
East County Endodontics, located in Brentwood, CA, is looking for a full-time endodontic dental assistant. The dental assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; and performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.
$22 + depending on experience + monthly bonus (after 3 months)
$1000 annual dental stipend
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Dental Assistant Job Duties:
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
- Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
- Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for endodontist’s access; suctioning; passing instruments.
- Provides diagnostic information by exposing digital radiographic images.
- Helps endodontist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency contacts.
- Documents dental care services by charting in patient notes and final reports to dentists.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt.
- Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Requirements & Experience:
1-3+ years’ dental assisting experience. * Xray & CPR certification.
- Knowledge of endodontic software (preferred).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Proficient with Microsoft office suite.
- Team player and self- starter.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person