Dental Assistant
Description
Dental Assistants help doctors deliver primary health care and patient care management. They must be able to prioritize and adapt to changing situations in a calm and professional manner. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. They should also be able to multi-task, while being detail-oriented at the same time. We want you if you have a positive, upbeat attitude and can work well with others. This is a great opportunity to meet and work with people in a healthy stress-free environment.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assisting the dentist during examination and treatment
• Reassuring and comforting patients, especially children
• Delivering post-operative instructions clearly
• Counseling patients and parents on proper oral hygiene and plaque control
• Answering phones, scheduling appointments, performing insurance verifications
• Other front office/administrative tasks as needed
Experience
One year experience in a dental office preferred
License/Certification
California licensed Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) preferred