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Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Angels Smiles Dental GroupLos Angeles, CA, US
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

DENTAL ASSISTANT REPONSABILITIES

  • The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :
  • Preparing patient, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting dentist during dental procedures
  • Exposing dental diagnostic x-rays
  • Recording treatment information in patient records
  • Taking and recording medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
  • Providing postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
  • Assisting dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
  • Pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
  • Instructing patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
  • Making preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
  • Cleaning and polishing removable appliances
  • Cleaning teeth, using dental instruments
  • Applying protective coating of fluoride to teeth
  • Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions
  • Scheduling appointments, preparing bills, and receiving payment for dental services; completing insurance forms, and maintaining records, manually or using computer
  • Performing other duties as assigned

Create, establish internal office protocols and procedures to ensure office efficiency

Greet and serve all patients as they arrive (or direct other staff to do same)

Motivate office personnel to serve patients

Assist patients with applying for credit and other financial assistance

Provide the Dentist with administrative and practical support when asked

needs to have excellent interpersonal skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. If this sounds like you, get in touch.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $18.00 per hour

Benefits :

  • Dental insurance
  • Schedule :

  • 8 hour shift
  • Education :

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
  • Experience :

  • Dental receptionist : 1 year (Preferred)
  • Practice Web : 1 year (Preferred)
  • Language :

  • Spanish (Preferred)
  • Work Location : In person

    Company Description

    At Angel Smile Dental Group, we believe that a beautiful smile can brighten your life. It is very true that healthy teeth and gums are essential to your overall good health. Whether you are looking to improve the appearance of your teeth and smile, or to restore your teeth to their original shape, size, and function, we have the solution to fit your needs.

    Company Description

    At Angel Smile Dental Group, we believe that a beautiful smile can brighten your life. It is very true that healthy teeth and gums are essential to your overall good health. Whether you are looking to improve the appearance of your teeth and smile, or to restore your teeth to their original shape, size, and function, we have the solution to fit your needs.

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    Dental Assistant • Los Angeles, CA, US