Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Cupertino, CA Job Details Full-time From $20 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid sick time Qualifications Record keeping Fabrication Oral hygiene Anatomy knowledge Vital signs Dental assisting Dental care patient counseling Medical software Phone communication Image acquisition for patient care Patient assessment Medical coding Laboratory experience Medical scheduling Dental sterilization procedures Dental terminology Dentrix Dental impressions Organizational skills Medical equipment cleaning Operating medical imaging equipment Patient charting Managing patient records Communication skills Post-operative care Entry level Full Job Description Our General Dentistry office in Cupertino is looking for a Full-time Dental Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures
• Take and record vital signs of patients
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
• Take digital dental x-rays and intra-oral photos
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical documentation
• Schedule patient appointments and manage patient records
• Make patient reminder phone calls
• Follow up with patients next day after dental procedures
• Perform dental laboratory procedures such as pouring impressions and fabricating temporary crowns
• Conduct initial patient assessments, including taking medical history and recording chief complaints
• Give patients post-operative instructions
• Complete patient visit notes

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or similar role
• Knowledge of dental assisting procedures, techniques, and protocols
• Familiarity with dental anatomy and terminology
• Proficient in Dentrix or similar dental software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in Itero scanning and placing Invisalign attachments is a plus
• Knowledge of medical coding is a plus Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid sick time Paid time off

Work Location:

In person