Dental Assistant / RDA Smile Works Dentistry and Orthodontics Lake Forest, CA Job Details Part-time $23 - $26 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications OSHA (regulatory compliance area) CPR Certification Customer communication Coronal Polish Certificate Dental assisting Radiation Health & Safety Certification BLS Certification Infection Control Certification Chairside coronal polishing Registered Dental Assistant Dental x-ray Organizational skills Dental equipment Dental office experience Construction workplace safety regulations Radiology Certification Full Job Description The Dental Assitant's job duties start with greeting patients with a smile, escorting them to the treatment room, making treatment preparations, assisting during procedures, educating patients about treatments/dental care and ensuring that each patient's needs are addressed in the most comfortable and helpful manner.

Job Responsibilities:

Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures Maintain patient records Expose and mount dental diagnostic x-rays Be able to make temporary crowns Make preliminary impressions Pour, trim, and polish study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, clean and polish removable appliances, and fabricate temporary restorations. Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist Proactively work towards achieving high patient satisfaction by offering friendly and professional patient service. Assist with other duties as needed Ensure all OSHA and Dental Board policies are being properly followed Comply with office policies and procedures Qualifications At least 6 month experience as a dental assistant Must have a current X-Ray License Must have a current CPR certification Must have a current Coronal Polishing Certificate Proof of completing radiation safety course Knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance Working knowledge of dental equipment Quick learner/enthusiastic/positive attitude Excellent organizational skills Advanced verbal communication skills Passionate about providing top quality services MUST have a professional demeanor

Preferred:

Bilingual:

Fluent in spoken and written English, fluency in spoken Spanish is not required but preferred.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$23.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person