Dental Assistant - Kid's Corner

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are : Cottage Dental and Kid’s Corner Dentistry are modern dental practices in the heart of Fullerton, California, serving our local and surrounding communities (Anaheim, Brea and Placentia) for over 30 years.

Our unwavering commitment to our patients is grounded in our shared values of 1) Do the Right Thing, 2) be Dependable and Accountable, 3) Can Do Attitude and 4) Collaborate and Celebrate which guides all our interactions with team members, patients, partners and vendors.

In our mission to provide exceptional care to our patients, we believe how we get there is as important as the final results.

Who You Are : You are an experienced and adaptable Dental Assistant who partners well with fellow team members and doctors.

You get to know your patients by active listening and also have the ability to read non-verbal cues and adjust care accordingly.

You are self-motivated, accountable, patient and a lifelong learner.

Requirements

Patient Examination and Doctor Support : take impressions and x-rays as needed, chart and document all notes pertaining to the patient during the exam and treatment.

Anticipate the Doctor’s needs and be fully prepared. Use creativity and imagination to ease and encourage anxious or timid patients.

Office and Patient Management : manage the days’ schedule, keeping a smooth flow of patients and minimizing patient wait times.

Assist in front office administration, gather consent forms as required and understand patient insurance eligibility.

• Treatment room maintenance and sterilization.
• Promote Dental Health Education to all patients, parents and guardians.
• Stay up to date on all compliance, safety and licensure training and requirements

What You'll Bring :

• Applicable state DA certifications and licenses. X-Ray certificate.
• Direct patient care experience a big plus but will gladly consider a new graduate to come and learn with us.

Benefits

What We Offer :

• 4 days a week, full time, (must be able to work one Saturday a month).
• Up to $26 per hour DOE.
• 401(k) and up to a 4% match.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Paid Time Off, 7 paid holidays of you work more than 25 hours a week.
• Employee Assistance Program - that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services.
• Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, Life Lock and entertainment discounts.
• We have ALL necessary PPE and are following CDC recommended guidelines. Our office is a safe environment.
• Continuing education opportunities.

Alternative Schedule

• Monday : 7 : 30 am 6 pm, 1 hour lunch
• Tuesday : 7 : 30 am 6 pm, 1 hour lunch
• Wednesday : 9 am to 6 pm, 1 hour lunch
• Thursday : 9 am to 6 pm, 1 hour lunch
• Saturday : 8 : 30 am to 2 pm, no lunch - once a month
30+ days ago