Dental Assistant

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

La Crescenta, CA

Job Description

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Taking excellent dental Radiographs
• Preparing procedures for patient treatment.
• Educating patients with Oral Hygiene Instruction/Brief Procedures/Post Operation Instruction
• Maintaining all Dental equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s directions.
• Maintaining adequate operation of supplies and compiling a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Receiving and placing necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters.
• Performing basic lab works such as pouring casts, fabricating bleaching trays.
• Communicating with the dental lab for patients’ cases
• Ensuring the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with protocols.
• May be required to travel for training
• May be required to perform front office duties such as: scheduling and confirming appointments, verify insurance/ other pertinent patient eligibility, Check patients in and out, collect co-pay and balance due and manage patient flow to reduce cycle time and enhance the patient experience, etc.

• Effective written and oral communication.
• At least 1 year chair-side Dental Assisting experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• X-Ray, infection control and current CPR and First Aid certificates required.
• Bilingual (English / Korean or English/Spanish) is a plus