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Ortho Dental AssistantCaliDental • Paso Robles, CA, US
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Ortho Dental Assistant

Ortho Dental Assistant

CaliDental • Paso Robles, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to effectively and efficiently assist the dentist(s) in providing dental care to patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Welcome and prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
  • Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
  • Sterilize instruments 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 room clean and well-stocked
  • Schedule appointments
  • Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred
  • Excellent customer / patient service and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand information and effectively present information one-on-one with patients.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out details written or verbally instructed.
  • Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software experience.
  • Ability to work in fast paced, patient-focused environment.
  • Detail oriented. DAs must be aware of and follow state specific rules and protocols.
  • Interpersonal skills. The DA should be patient and sensitive to patient emotions.
  • Listening skills. DA must be able to listen to patients and other dental assistants and follow directions from a Dentist or supervisor.
  • Organizational skills. DAs should have excellent organizational skills; insure the dentist has the correct tools and supplies ready to treat patients.
  • Qualifications (Experience, Education, Certification)

  • Orthodontic and Registered Dental Assistant license required
  • Previous dental assisting experience preferred but not required.
  • Meet state requirements for Dental Assistant duties, continuing education or licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, and radiography certificate.
  • Work Conditions and Schedules

  • DA works under the supervision of dentists, lead dental assistant and the Office Manager in their day-to-day activities.
  • DA works in a well-lit, clean environment. Their work area is usually near the dental chair so that they can arrange instruments, materials, and medication and hand them to the dentist when needed.
  • DA follows safety procedures to minimize the risks associated with the use of x-ray machines and other equipment.
  • DA may work some evening or weekend hours, depending on the practice’s location.
  • Physical Requirements

  • Ability to remain in a stationary position, sitting and / or standing, for extended time [e.g. sitting chairside assisting dentist during procedures].
  • Ability to bend, climb stairs and lift [e.g., packing / unpacking boxes, stocking inventory on shelves].
  • Nothing in this job description restricts CaliDental’s right to assign or reassign job duties and responsibilities for this position at any time.

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