Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job in El Cajon, CA
We at Stephan Family Dental are seeking a motivated, positive, and ambitious dental assistant to work at our fast paced office. Dental assistants new to the field are welcome to apply. Bilingual candidates preferred. Requirements: Dental Assisting License 1 year minimum experience Arabic speakers preferred 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; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. 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, 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. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Contract Length: More than 1 year Varies Contract Renewal: Likely COVID-19 Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment provided or required Virtual meetings Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Duties: Assisting chair-side Taking records, impressions, or x-rays Using computers to update electronic patient records Assisting with lab tasks as needed Assisting with front office tasks as needed Clinical Setting: General Dentistry Work Remotely No Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour Work Location: In person
