Princess Dental Staffing

Registered Dental Assistant needed in our dental office

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Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Long Beach, CA

Compensation

$20-25 based upon experience

Work Days

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri

Experience Required

at least 5 years

Certifications Needed

Coronal Polishing Certified, Registered Dental Assistant

Software Experience

Easy Dental

Job Description

We are looking for a competent Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and assist in both basic and advanced dental tasks and procedures. 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
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
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 (e.g., EFDA)

We are a fast paced, friendly, family oriented established dental office in E Long Beach, CA. 3+ years’ experience preferred, with good time management, self-motivation, and people skills a must. M-F with 8:30-5:30 hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
All back office staff wear PPE, all patients required to wear mask, sanitize hands, rinse with H2o2 before dental treatment

Posted over 2 years ago