Dental Assistant needed in our dental office

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Moorpark, CA

Job Description

• Dr. Sanchez Family & Cosmetic Dentistry has been proudly serving its patients for nearly 30 years. We pride ourselves on offering the highest quality in dental materials, dental treatments, infection control processes, and customer service. 

•  Seeking responsible & hard working RDA/DA personnel for our two cosmetic and state-of-the-art dental practices. Our offices’ pursuit for excellence and commitment starts with a team-minded approach, so applicants must be energetic and motivated to grow with our dynamic and friendly offices. Open M-F 9am-6pm and one Saturday (8am-2pm) a month. Must be able to work at both locations (Moorpark & Fillmore), if needed. 

• Dental Assisting Position: Person must have a minimum of 2 years experience (front office experience a plus) with a current and valid RDA license and /or dental assisting certificate, x-ray license and CPR license. Dental assisting duties may include but are not limited to the following responsibilities...
  
  *Assist doctor and dental hygienist for all dental procedures;
  *Preparing for all procedures: setting up operatories, cleaning up & disinfecting operatories after procedures, instrument and tray setups;
  *Treatment planning and periodontal charting;
  *Take X-rays / Intra-Oral photos;
  *Coronal Polishing and oral hygiene instructions;
  *Take Alginate impressions/ pouring models;
  *Fabricate temporaries and prepare all preliminary impressions for restorations (includes bite registration and opposing arch impressions);
  *Orthodontics & Invisalign (help with impressions, photos, bite registration);
  *Taking, resizing and cropping pictures for Invisalign and other complex cases;
  *Preparing referrals and referral cards;
  *Notifying front office of any changes in treatment and updating the treatment plan when changes are made;
  *Keeping track of Lab Case inventory;
  *Provide post op instructions;
  *Perform in-office whitenings/Fabricate Bleaching trays;
  *Cleaning removable appliances;
  *Keep track of back office inventory and preparing ordering list for supplies needed;
  *Follow OSHA guidelines and infection control protocols/maintain a clean working environment
  *Performing opening and closing duties daily (shutting down equipment)
  *Maintain daily, weekly and monthly lab, infection control and operator maintenance
  *Personal appearance is to be professional and comply with office policies
  *Bilingualism is a plus but not necessary!