Dental Assistant

Sienella Thomaszadeh DDS INC

Dental Assistant

Atascadero, CA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our growing dental office has a fantastic opportunity for a registered dental assistant to join our team! Our ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a dental office as an RDA or DA, and is ready to provide exemplary care for our patients. We take pride in providing a caring and positive atmosphere for our patients. If you have a great attitude and love working with a fun team in the expanding dental industry, apply today! Our ideal candidate is energetic, reliable, and has an interest in learning and development. Our team is looking for a DA or RDA who shares our commitment to providing the best care to our patients, creating a fun and friendly atmosphere, and working as a team while we do it! Compensation is dependent on experience DA starting from $20/hr RDA starting from $25/hr This position is full-time and comes with a complete benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, and more. Willing to train on the job as well as help a DA get their RDA! If you take pride in what you do and enjoy working as part of a team, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: • Support dentists and dental hygienists by handing off dental instruments, providing suction, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team during procedures or examinations • Evaluate and document vital signs and medical history for patient records, take x-rays of patients’ mouths, and apply a topical anesthetic for dental procedures, if needed • Meet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during an appointment • Assure all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use • Chairside assisting (4-handed dentistry) • Make provisional restorations (crowns/bridges) *RDA • Take impressions and digital scans • Enter chart notes and treatment recommendations during patient visits accurately and thoroughly • Take digital X-rays • Set up and break down rooms utilizing proper infection control • Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment Qualifications: • Associate’s Degree or a certification from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required • Up-to-date BLS/CPR certification is required • Superb interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are desired • Computer skills and experience with dental software and updating patient histories is needed Compensation: $20 - $30 hourly

    • Chairside assisting (4-handed dentistry) • Make provisional restorations (crowns/bridges) *RDA • Take impressions and digital scans • Enter chart notes and treatment recommendations during patient visits accurately and thoroughly • Take digital X-rays • Set up and break down rooms utilizing proper infection control • Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment • Equip and prepare treatment rooms for examination and procedures by laying out necessary sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials