What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at CaliDental?
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be friendly and well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations and protocols.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers and 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
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant - 2 years experience preferred
- 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
- X-ray Certification and RDA are preferred
Benefits:
- Fun environment
- Paid 6 Federal Holidays
- Offices open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm and on a short schedule on Saturday. No long or night hours.
- 3 days sick pay
- 401k Matching
- Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Long-term disability insurance
- Monthly bonuses
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23
