job title:Registered Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant
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Dental Assistant 2-4 days/week. Full time or part time. Sacramento dental office open 8 hrs/day
Looking for long term dependability and friendliness to match our office atmosphere.
We offer medical and dental benefits after some time of employment.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience, and are treated with care and compassion expected.
• Establish favorable working relationships with all staff members associated with clinic operations, including dental receptionist, dental hygienists, dentists and related staff.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials and equipment.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Take and process x-rays.
• Assist dentist chair-side by organizing and preparing instruments for dentist’s use and assisting as needed during procedures.
• Advise patients in oral hygiene and dental care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials.
Requirements
Required Qualifications, Experience, and Characteristics
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid DA or RDA license.
• Minimum of one or more years of related education and/or experience in a Dental environment.
• California dental practice act / infection control completed
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and office practices and procedures.
• Radiation safety certification or successful completion of a radiation safety course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated success with clear thinking and ability to reorganize as needed.
• Demonstrated success in working independently, prioritization and problem solving.
• Demonstrated success in computer skills including ability to use computer for scheduling, word documents and reasonable keyboard skills.
• Demonstrated success in customer service/patient services or working with the general public, preferably in a medical or dental care facility.
• Knowledge of dental practices and procedures.
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