Dental Assistant or Registered Dental assistant - Park Pediatric & General Dentistry - Huntington Beach, CA

We are a growing pediatric and general dental practice in Huntington Beach. We take pride in offering quality dentistry in a friendly, positive atmosphere. We are looking for an honest, enthusiastic, and skilled Dental Assistant who loves providing excellent dental care to our wonderful patients. We are looking for someone who is very patient with children and comfortable seeing patients with special needs. Responsibilities Perform functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties Attend to the patient and parents' individual concerns and expectations Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; clean each operatory in accordance with the state applicable infection control guidelines Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist - complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures of patients in an efficient and timely manner, record patient charting and all of the dentist’s notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist Take and understand basic pediatric vital signs Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the dentist Ensure equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s guidelines Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices) Current basic life support (CPR) certification. Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure) Assist front office with duties as available - answer phones, confirm appointments etc. Qualifications - Proficiency in Dentrix software preferred - Knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures - Understanding of dental anatomy and terminology - Experience in general dentistry practices is a plus - Previous experience in a dental clinic setting is a plus *Experience with Dentrix is a plus *Knowledge of dental insurance and dental coding is a plus Benefits Job Type: Part time Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour Medical Specialty: Pediatrics Schedule: 4-6 hour shift (Monday to Friday, Saturday availability) Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Dental Assistant: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person Join our team and contribute to providing top-notch dental care in a supportive environment. Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week Benefits: Paid sick time Medical Specialty: Pediatrics Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Huntington Beach, CA 92648: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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