Registered Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant
About The Position
A-Team Dental Staffing has partnered with an established private dental practice in Orange, California, to recruit an experienced Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant for a direct-hire opportunity. This is a fast-paced, multi-provider practice that has served its community for more than 20 years. The team is innovative, stable, people-oriented, and detail-oriented, and focused on excellent patient outcomes. The dentist values professional development and is willing to pay for courses that help the selected candidate strengthen their skills and advance within the practice.
Requirements
- Previous dental assisting experience required
- Active California RDA license preferred but not required
- Current dental radiology certification
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, and procedures
- Experience assisting with restorative dentistry, oral surgery, implants, and endodontics preferred
- Experience with Open Dental or similar dental software preferred
- Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced, multi-provider office
- Strong communication and patient-care skills
- Dependable, proactive, detail-oriented, and team-focused
- Motivated to learn new skills and participate in continuing education
Responsibilities
- Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
- Assist with cosmetic and restorative procedures, crowns and bridges, composite fillings, root canals, extractions, implant placement, dentures, and Invisalign
- Take diagnostic-quality digital radiographs
- Take impressions and assist with iTero digital scanning
- Review the schedule and prepare in advance for upcoming procedures
- Turn over treatment rooms quickly and thoroughly
- Maintain proper sterilization and infection-control protocols
- Document treatment accurately in Open Dental
- Help maintain smooth patient flow in a fast-paced environment
- Educate patients about procedures and postoperative instructions
- Help patients feel comfortable and cared for during treatment
- Maintain OSHA, HIPAA, and practice safety standards
- Communicate effectively with multiple providers and team members
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee dental benefits
- Discounted dental treatment after one year of employment
- Bonus opportunities
- Employer-paid courses and continuing education
- Support for professional growth and expanded clinical skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
