Dental Assistant - Surgical

Job Description

Job Description

At Dental Implants GPS, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art dental implant solutions to our patients while cultivating a supportive and growth-oriented environment for our employees.

We're currently seeking a highly skilled Dental Assistant to join our team and contribute to exceptional patient care. This position will travel between our Dana Point, Huntington Beach, and occasionally the Riverside location!

Job Details

• Compensation : $28 - $31 per hour
• Schedule : Monday-Friday 7 am - 3 : 30 pm

What We Offer :

• PTO : Earn one week of paid time off after one year of employment, two weeks after three years, and three weeks after five years.
• Sick Time : Accrue one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked from day one, with a maximum accrual of 48 hours per year.

Unused hours roll over each year.

• Insurance : Become eligible for full benefits after 90 days of employment. We contribute $200 per month toward the medical plan of your choice, and all health insurance plans include a complimentary $10,000 life insurance policy.
• Additional Insurance : Customize your benefits by adding extra life insurance, disability, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA and FSA : Choose from a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account to cover qualified medical expenses.
• 401(k) : Participate in our 401(k) plan after one year of employment. We contribute 3% of your salary to your account each working year, starting at the end of your second year.
• Paid Holidays : Enjoy six paid holidays per year.

As our Dental Assistant, your primary responsibilities will include :

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of dental procedures
• Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, equipment, and treatment rooms for each patient.
• Taking and processing accurate digital X-rays, ensuring high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
• Sterilizing and disinfecting dental instruments according to established infection control protocols.
• Welcoming patients, inquiring about their medical history, and preparing them for treatment.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, including treatment charts, medical histories, and consent forms.
• Scheduling and managing patient appointments, confirmations, and reminders.
• Staying updated with industry best practices, infection control protocols, and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a dental assistant program preferred.
• Previous experience as a dental assistant is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.
• Proficient in taking and processing digital dental X-rays.
• Familiarity with dental software and appointment scheduling systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and safety procedures.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Schedule :

8-hour shift

Work Location : In person