Dental Assistant at Dental Views

Fullerton, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dental Assisting, OSHA Compliance, HIPAA Compliance, Radiographic Certification, Dental Terminology, CPR Certification, Infection Control, Sterilization, Patient Communication, Chart Review, Lab Case Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Dental Assistant Job Overview The Dental Assistant is responsible for a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting a safe and clean environment for providing quality dental care. These duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the doctors; communicating effectively with patients (or parents if the patient is a child); maintaining equipment and inventory; and following universal precautions, OSHA requirements, and dental board auxiliaries' regulations. Requirements Dental Assistant Qualifications Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA Compliance Standards required Valid California Registered Dental Assistant license Current Radiographic Certification required Advanced knowledge and use of dental terminology preferred CPR certification required Infection Control certification required Means to travel from one office to another, required as necessary Vast knowledge of different types of dental procedures Dental Assistant Responsibilities and Duties Review charts daily to determine if everything has been documented and if the patient had all work done for which she/he was scheduled Pack lab cases and send them out the same day Check lab cases daily; ensure that patients are rescheduled when cases were expected but not received Be available for filling in for back-office positions when the back is short of staff Check to make sure rooms, equipment (including chair base), all clinical areas, etc. are cleaned daily Clean, sterilize, and package dental instruments Turn off all equipment nightly, including the vacuum, compressor, etc. Attend and participate in staff meetings and team huddles Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager, Regional Manager, and/or Dentists Dental Assistant Education Certification from an accredited Dental Assisting program preferred Dental Assistant Experience At least 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Dental Assistant is preferred. 1 year of Dental Views experience may be considered. Benefits Dental Views offers Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation time, etc...

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant provides clinical support to doctors and ensures a safe, clean environment for patient care. Key duties include sterilizing instruments, managing lab cases, and maintaining equipment and inventory.