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full-time 7 days ago

Dental Assistant

Rancho Smile Dental Care

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
20 - 26/hr

About the Practice

N/A Team Members
Dentrix Software

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Job Description

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of delivering exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic role, you will support dentists and hygienists by providing chairside assistance, managing patient care, and ensuring smooth clinical operations. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and confident in their treatment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills, patient-centered setting dedicated to excellence in general dentistry.

Responsibilities
Assist dentists during a variety of treatment procedures, including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, ensuring all instruments and materials are prepared and sterilized according to infection prevention management protocols.

Operate dental equipment such as X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and medical imaging devices, adhering strictly to dental sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques.

Take and develop dental X-rays while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies and ensuring patient safety through proper use of dental x-ray technology.

Manage patient records using advanced patient management software like Eaglesoft or Dentrix, documenting medical history, vital signs, and treatment notes accurately in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Provide excellent patient care by explaining procedures clearly, managing patient anxiety, and assisting with chairside assisting duties using dental terminology effectively.

Perform dental instrument processing including sterilization, inventory management, and ensuring all dental instruments are ready for use in four-handed dentistry practices.

Support the dental reception team by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and managing patient flow efficiently.

Skill
Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures related to general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and other specialties.

Experience with dental sterilization procedures, infection control standards, aseptic techniques, and healthcare infection prevention practices.

Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray units, 3D scanners, medical imaging tools, and other clinical devices safely and effectively.

Excellent communication skills for explaining treatments to patients of all ages while maintaining professionalism within clinical confidentiality policies.

Familiarity with medical documentation standards related to vital signs recording and medical records management.

Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment supporting four-handed dentistry practices while maintaining high standards of infection prevention management.

Join us in making a difference every day by providing compassionate care in a vibrant dental practice! We’re committed to supporting your professional development through ongoing training in pediatric dentistry techniques, infection control protocols, and the latest advancements in dental technology—all within a collaborative team environment dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person

Requirements

• Dental terminology
• Medical scheduling
• Dentrix
• Teamwork
• HIPAA

About Rancho Smile Dental Care

Rancho Cucamonga Smiles Dentistry prioritizes your oral health to ensure your overall well-being. Their personalized care and advanced solutions cater to patients of all ages in a friendly, modern environment. With a focus on dental excellence and advanced technology like Digital X-Rays and CEREC® CAD/CAM single-visit crowns, they make every visit easy and comfortable.