Dental Assistant

Are you looking for a position that will allow you to use all of your skills in a fun, fast-paced environment? We are a rapidly expanding dental office looking for a full-time dental assistant to join our team. If you are energetic, willing to learn, and seeking a position with room for advancement, submit you resume to Splendid Smiles San Diego office.manager@splendidsmilessd.com.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

• Preparing patients for dental work.
• Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
• Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
• Providing great patient care.
• Recording treatment information in patient records.
• Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
• Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Caring for dental equipment.
• Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
• Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Dental Assistant Requirements:

• Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program.
• Dental x-ray certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Dental Hygiene Program.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Consistently professional appearance and attitude.
• Able to provide great patient care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute:

• San Diego, CA 92126 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92126: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person