Dental Assistant - Lakewood

Children's Happy Teeth & Happy Braces•Lakewood, CA

17h

About The Position

✨ Dental Assistant (DA)✨ Join Our Smiling Team ! 🦷 Children's Happy Teeth & Happy Braces is looking for a skilled and friendly Dental Assistant ( DA) who shares our passion for creating positive experiences for patients and their families. Why Join Us? Our practice has been a trusted leader in pediatric dental care since 2013, proudly serving children and their families with exceptional service. Our success is built on the dedication of our team, with a culture rooted in collaboration, compassion, and continuous growth. Here's why you'll love working with us: Competitive Pay: Your talent deserves great rewards! We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience along with performance-based bonuses. Awesome Benefits: Our employees enjoy paid Vacations, 401K, and Medical/Dental/Vision coverage. Room to Grow: Training, mentorship, and real career advancement await! Make a Difference: Your skills will play a key role in improving our young patients’ smiles while creating a memorable experience each visit! Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a fun team that values collaboration and support. We work together to provide the best care for our patients. About the Role : As a Dental Assistant, you will work directly with dentists and patients to assist with dental procedures and ensure a smooth and efficient workflow in the office. You will play a critical role in helping patients achieve their best smile by assisting with dental procedures, providing excellent patient care, and supporting office operations.

Requirements

Current Dental Assistant (DA) Certification
Radiation/CPR/Infection Control
Availability to work on weekends
Positive and friendly attitude
Excellent attention to detail
Team Player
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills
Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and their families.

Responsibilities

Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, building trust with young patients and their families for a stress-free visit.
Educate children and their parents on proper oral care and the importance of regular dental checkups, making learning fun and accessible.
Take X-rays and complete coronal polishing
Accurately maintain patient records, ensuring thorough charting and documentation.
Keep the clinical area well-organized, strictly following infection control protocols, such as regular sterilization of instruments, to maintain safety and hygiene.
Prepare treatment rooms prior to patient arrival by ensuring all necessary instruments and materials are ready and available.