full-time 14 days ago
Dental Assistant
Pacific Ocean Dental
Santa Ana, CA 92704
23 - 27/hr
About the Practice
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Job Description
Job 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 by preparing treatment areas, assisting during procedures, and ensuring patients feel comfortable and cared for. Your expertise in dental procedures, infection control, and patient communication will help create a positive experience for every patient. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, friendly environment dedicated to improving smiles and promoting oral health.
Duties
Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental tools, and ensuring all equipment is ready for procedures.
Assist dentists during various treatments including restorations, extractions, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
Take and develop dental X-rays using advanced imaging technology such as 3D scanners while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Perform chairside assisting with aseptic technique and maintain infection control standards to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
Monitor vital signs and assist with medical imaging procedures when necessary to support comprehensive patient care.
Act as a dental receptionist when needed by scheduling appointments, answering patient inquiries, and managing medical documentation efficiently.
Qualifications
Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or in a similar dental clinic setting with knowledge of general dentistry procedures.
Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, infection control practices, and aseptic technique.
Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other medical imaging devices confidently.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Certification or training in chairside assisting, medical terminology, pediatric dentistry or related fields is highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills, preferable bilungual (Spanish speaking) with the ability to educate patients about procedures and promote a positive experience. Join us to make a difference in people’s lives through compassionate care and professional excellence! This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their career in dentistry while working in a supportive team environment focused on growth and success.
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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 by preparing treatment areas, assisting during procedures, and ensuring patients feel comfortable and cared for. Your expertise in dental procedures, infection control, and patient communication will help create a positive experience for every patient. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, friendly environment dedicated to improving smiles and promoting oral health.
Duties
Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental tools, and ensuring all equipment is ready for procedures.
Assist dentists during various treatments including restorations, extractions, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
Take and develop dental X-rays using advanced imaging technology such as 3D scanners while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Perform chairside assisting with aseptic technique and maintain infection control standards to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
Monitor vital signs and assist with medical imaging procedures when necessary to support comprehensive patient care.
Act as a dental receptionist when needed by scheduling appointments, answering patient inquiries, and managing medical documentation efficiently.
Qualifications
Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or in a similar dental clinic setting with knowledge of general dentistry procedures.
Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, infection control practices, and aseptic technique.
Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other medical imaging devices confidently.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Certification or training in chairside assisting, medical terminology, pediatric dentistry or related fields is highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills, preferable bilungual (Spanish speaking) with the ability to educate patients about procedures and promote a positive experience. Join us to make a difference in people’s lives through compassionate care and professional excellence! This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their career in dentistry while working in a supportive team environment focused on growth and success.
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Medical documentation
• Dental terminology
• HIPAA
• Medical scheduling
• Autoclaving
• Dental terminology
• HIPAA
• Medical scheduling
• Autoclaving
About Pacific Ocean Dental
Ocean Dental Group is dedicated to providing beauty in every smile through their friendly, gentle, and convenient approach to dental care. With a focus on cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery, they aim to offer services that can change lives.