Registered Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in general dentistry and possess a strong understanding of four-handed dentistry, procedure set-up, infection control (current CE), OSHA certification, X-ray license, HIPPA compliance, alginate impressions, sterilization, CPR certification, and dental charting for pre-existing conditions.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists patients in completing forms, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or hygienist.Serves as the dental providers chair-side assistant.Prepares operatories for patient treatment as per the dental providers directions.Sets up, takes and confirms that dental radiographs are accurate as ordered.Places varnishes as ordered and directed.Follows OSHA infection control guidelines and RFD infection control policies and procedures.Maintains dental equipment and areas in accordance with manufacturers' directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.Assists dental providers in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.Assists with various clinical and administrative functions as appropriate.Ensures the proper disposal of all materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy, as well as state and federal regulation(s).Other duties as assigned and requested.Requirements:High School diploma or GED required.Certificate of completion from an accredited course in dental assisting with completed internship.Bilingual English/Tagolog proficiency required.California Radiation Safety Certificate.Current BLS (CPR) Certification.Exceptional customer service skills.Benefits:MedicalDentalVisionBonus StructurePTOHoliday pay401kA-Team Dental Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.