Dental Assistant - Unregistered

Job Summary

The Dental Assistant is responsible for performing assigned duties within his/her scope of practice under the direct supervision of the dentist and the Clinic Supervisor/Manager. The Registered Dental Assistant is responsible for working chair side with the dentist, Registered Dental Hygienist. The Registered Dental Assistant must be competent in all required essential job duties and proficient in required competencies. They too must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and listening skills.

What You'll Do:

• Assists chair side during exams and treatments
• Follows OSHA protocol in setting up and breaking down operatory
• Follows all asepsis regulations for sterilization
• Assist in the administration of nitrous oxide analgesia or sedation
• Assists with applying restraints as directed by the dentist to include completing restraint log

Who You Are:

• Excellent communicator
• Detail oriented
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service skills

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental X-Ray certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification required.
• California Infection Control and California Dental Practice Act Registered Provider Approved Course required within 6 months of hire.
• One year experience in a dental back office preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Job Information:

• Per diem, day shifts.
• Starting wage $24.66 to $29.89 based on qualifications.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. An equal opportunity employer.