Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Corona, CA
-DA/RDA duties Sterilizes, prepares and arranges equipment and accessories. Keeps dental department and equipment neat, clean and sanitary. Utilizes common dental instruments, equipment and materials. Utilizes and understands dental terminology. Takes digital dental x-rays. Instructs patients in the proper practices of dental hygiene. Assists in the dental laboratory. Documents patient visits utilizing electronic dental records. Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models. Applies topical fluoride after scaling and polishing is provided by the supervising Dentist. Applies sealant. Performs coronal polishing. Applies non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents. Assists with orthodontic procedures such as placing and removing elastic orthodontic separators, taking intra-oral measurements for orthodontic procedures, seating adjusted retainers or headgears, checking for loose bands, removing arch wires and ligature ties. Interacts in a professional manner and works collaboratively with staff and patients. Provides excellent customer service to patients, vendors and employees. May assist patients with mental illness, substance abuse problems and or/emotional disturbance. Perform other duties as assigned including participation in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team. -required languages are: English and Spanish Office hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am to 5pm Job Type: Full-time' ' Work Remotely No Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Paid sick time Uniform allowance Language: spanish (Required) Work Location: In person
