Dental Assistant in UCSD/La Jolla area Specialist Office - Garrett M. Guess DDS, Inc. - La Jolla, CA

Endodontic specialty dental practice in the UTC/La Jolla area is looking to hire a back office team member to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30am until 4-4:30pm. Position is available immediately. Position Primary Focus and Tasks: This is a DA-level position which has the primary purpose to facilitate treatment delivery by the doctor by being an enthusiastic, efficient, and self-directed team member with a happy, can-do attitude. This position's primary activities are: Operatory/Treatment Room cleaning and turnaround between patients. Process/sterilize instruments during treatment down-times and between patients. Assist the doctor during nonsurgical and surgical endodontic treatment and during consultations by obtaining supplies as needed during the process. Record data during and after treatment procedures. Secondary Tasks when time allows: Maintain back office cleanliness and monitor material supply levels. Monitor supply inventory. Help with patient logistics in the office (greeting, seating, dismissal). General personal traits as follows: enthusiastic and sincerely positive attitude with a willingness to learn how we do what we do, and take pride in doing it well be a team player: this position makes or breaks the doctor's treatment efficiency and the day's schedule believe in honest communication, kindness to others, and accept criticism to improve actions have a careful and coordinated demeanor when performing actions: our equipment is expensive and can be damaged and be possibly dangerous if handled improperly patients are always anxious, so a calm, happy, smiling, and quiet ability to gracefully move about the office and treatment room is essential have a detail oriented personality to maintain strict adherence to published job duties and an unfaltering ability to abide by our infection control practices is essential Important applicant requirements: be dependable and on time for work live close enough to the UCSD/La Jolla area so you can predictably and happily make the commute Monday - Thursday be trustworthy to be a part of the secure management of patient's private health information with strict adherence to the practice's data privacy and security rules be professional in demeanor and appearance be efficient with your time while performing tasks; this job has a lot going on at the same time that requires planning your time effectively be adaptable to learn techniques to improve your performance on the fly be personable: clear-spoken without a strong or harsh tone, without an accent or slang usage tendencies have proficiency in typing and be computer savvy - we are a paperless office! be open to learn and precisely implement our specific processes have patience and the ability to multi-task and plan ahead when the work load demands increase - have appropriate focus to manage multiple tasks to completion be detail oriented: can you precisely remember many specific steps? be an enthusiastic team member with a positive attitude We prefer applicants fresh out of dental assisting school, or even pre-dental students who are available to predictably work this schedule each week, and are willing to learn as we will happily teach and train you. Xray certification is not necessary. We want someone to be a part of our team who is eager to learn what we do to provide our patients with a positive experience. Please send your resume that clearly highlights your education and dates attended, work history, and skill set with references and be sure to include your contact information. Please include with your resume an email about how you feel you would be a good fit for this position, specifically answer: "how does your past education and/or job experience AND your attitude make you a good fit for this position?" Please include your desired hourly pay range. Emails sent with only a resume and no additional information will not be reviewed. Position is available immediately! Thank you! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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