Dental Assistant

About us

Smile Dental Care is a small business in #C Temecula, CA. We are professional and agile.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• private practice with no HMO no Dentical patients.

Duties:

- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for dental procedures
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
- Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients
- Perform basic laboratory tasks such as pouring impressions and fabricating temporary crowns
- Schedule patient appointments and manage patient records using electronic medical record systems (e.g., Epic)
- Assist with medical coding and billing processes
- Provide support to dentists in pediatric dental procedures
- Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating dental restorations

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a dental assisting program preferred
- X-ray certification required
- Experience working in a dental office or clinic preferred
- Knowledge of medical coding and billing processes
- Familiarity with pediatric dental procedures and techniques
- Proficiency in using electronic medical record systems, such as Epic, for managing patient records and documentation
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, dentists, and other team members
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person