Princess Dental Staffing
RDA/DA position
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Tracy, CA
Compensation
Depends on certifications and experience.Work Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, and ThuExperience Required
at least 1 yearSoftware Experience
DentrixFluency In
SpanishJob Description
We are looking for a competent registered dental assistant (RDA) who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We are looking for someone to work 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday with future Friday availability if needed. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- 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
- Maintain accurate patient records
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- 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
- Ability to make good temporary crowns and bridges.
- Good computer skills, knowledge of Dentrix is a plus.
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Posted over 3 years ago