Dental Assistant in Lawndale, CA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Lawndale, CA

Job Description

TITLE: Dental Assistant REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Dental Assistant PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: • Exposes and processes dental radiographs (x-rays) • Assist the Dentist during a variety of examinations and treatment procedures such as instrument transfer, dental procedure isolation techniques and preparation of dental materials • Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and cassettes for procedure • Greets and prepares patients for treatment • Records medical and dental history and vital signs of patients • Records visit information in the electronic patient record system (DentiMax) • Pours, trims and polishes study casts; fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions; cleans and polishes removable appliances and fabricates temporary restorations • Takes impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (model of teeth) • Serves as an infection control officers, follows infection control protocols and sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment • Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment • Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of a restoration (filling) • Coordinates lab cases with different labs; assures timely pick up and delivery of cases. Keep the lab area clean and organized. Track cases and communicates scheduling needs to the Patient Care Coordinator • Assist patients with referrals and follow up appointments • Perform other duties as requested QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma with 2+ years of dental assistant experience • Experience in dental treatment planning preferred • Knowledge of dental terminology • Knowledge of dental office procedures • Knowledge of DentiMax or similar software often required • Knowledge of MS Office • Ability to multi-task • Must be Bilingual, Spanish • Excellent communication skills; planning and organizing skills; problem analysis and problem solving skills; judgment and deci-sion-making skills; integrity; teamwork; customer service orientation