Princess Dental Staffing

Dental Assistant!

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Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Redondo Beach, CA

Compensation

$19-$25 per hour

Work Days

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri

Job Description

Summary

We are looking for a competent dental assistant to work with our amazing doctors. As a dental assistant, you’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. We are searching for someone that is highly organized with great attention to detail and able to function at a high level. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office policies and be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and ensuring procedures run as smoothly as possible.

New grads welcomed!

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

Welcome patients and seat them for treatment
Prepare patients for treatments, ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material needed for the procedure
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 operatories clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records

Dental Assistant Requirements

Proven experience as a dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
The 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
High school diploma, & graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset