Dental Assistant

The Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Palm Springs is seeking a reliable, dependable, conscientious , and experienced dental personal to fill the role of Dental Assistant.

This is a full-time position 30+ hours per week
Experience with dental/medical software is necessary, and a requirement. Hands-on experience with Weave and Dentrix is preferred.

Dental assistant must be well-organized and pay great attention to detail. Assistant should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations and policies. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care.

Your error-free resume, and opportunity specific cover letter (no general cover letters) should be uploaded here. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Responsibilities
Enthusiastically welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize and disinfect instruments, dental units and chairs according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental office clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records and assist
Maintain and assist with day to day office cleaning and disinfection
Take patient x-rays
Perform comfortable assisting the dentist with the administration of behavior management techniques such as tell show do, nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and general anesthesia
Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential (HIPPA).

Front desk reception tasks such as answering phones, filing, scheduling, checking patients in and out for appointments.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks appropriately
Continuously reports to work on time and on scheduled days
Skills
Proven experience as a dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing and impressions
Ability to take radiographs
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized, RELIABLE and PUNCTUAL
High school diploma; graduating from registered dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. RDA or EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Paid time off
Experience:
clinical: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Required)
Work Location: In person