Dental Assistant Job Tustin area,California USA,Dental / Dentistry

Description

Job Title:
Dental Assistant

Salary: $23-$28 per hour

Location:
Tustin, CA

Accepting Applications for future openings

Position

Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Regional Manager and Supervisor, the Dental Assistant is responsible for supporting dental care delivery by preparing the treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and supplies; ordering and maintaining adequate inventory of supplies; and performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act and Infection Control protocols. The Dental Assistant also provides support across FTOC facilities as needed to ensure efficient clinic operations and high-quality patient care.

Core

Duties and responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

Prepare the treatment room for the patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols

Prepare the patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping

Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests

Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments

Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth

Provide diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts

Helps the dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory

Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

Document dental care services by charting in patient records

Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential

Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques

Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies

Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other duties, within scope, as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Education, Qualifications, and

Experience:

Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on patient-centered care.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Completion of a Dental Assistant Course at an accredited college or university preferred.
(1) year of experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting preferred.
Current Dental Assistant certification (RDA) in the State of California preferred.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Valid CPR certification required.
X-ray certification required.
Bilingual Spanish required.

Work Schedule:

FTOC is an in-person organization first, and foremost. Employees are…