Dental Assistant (DA/RDA)

Barsoum Dental is seeking a dental assistant (DA or RDA) who is ready to work in our fast-paced Southern California dental office and is able to positively contribute to our team. Candidates must be able to take initiative, problem solve and be a self-starters. Additionally, candidates must be enthusiastic and authentically enjoy helping people. Always providing excellent customer service and looking for ways to contribute to the 5-star reputation we have built with the community and online.

The position is for 4 days a week.

Applicants must have 2+ years of experience and be up to the rewards and challenges of a fast-paced, 5-star dental office.

No upselling. No recall or production goal pressure.
We use Open Dental Software and take digital x-rays using Dexis.

​*** Please send us a message in Indeed telling us when you are available to come in for an interview. Tell us about yourself. Include what makes you a great candidate and why are you interested in Barsoum Dental. Resumes tend to all look the same, so this is your opportunity to stand out.

*** Please do not call the office - only contact us within Indeed.

Duties and Functions

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Taking dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
• Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
• Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery

Pay:

• DA Salary depends on experience, $18.00 and up.
• RDA Salary depends on experience, $20.00 and up.

Additional benefits may include:

• In-office dental Benefits
• Medical insurance
• 401(K) with company matching
• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person