Dental Assistant needed in our dental office

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Culver City, CA

Job Description

Our outstanding dental practice is seeking an exceptional Dental Assistant for an opportunity to join our dedicated team.

Who We Are

Dynamic, modern , Kinda fun. on a movie lot. 

Who We're Looking For

Organized, Strong work ethic, 

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
  • Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient
  • Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
  • Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning
  instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments
  • Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the
  patient's mouth
  • Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies
  • Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations;
  cleaning and polishing removable appliances
  • Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification (if
  required by state law), emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory
  • Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
  • Documents dental care services by charting in patient records
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and
  regulations
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
  • Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements;
  following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs;
  maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
  • Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating
  needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job
  results
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed