Certified Dental Assistant
- San Francisco, CA, United States
From $24 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- From $24 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years as Certified Dental Assistant Dentrix experience EPIC experience
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Spanish speaking Pediatric dental experience
Job Description
The Dental Assistant (DA) is a key member of the Dental Department and will provide chairside assisting support in a multidisciplinary setting at the San Francisco location. The Dental Assistant will work within both General and Pediatric dentistry and will perform all duties in accordance with the Dental Practice Act, adhere to infection control practices, and maintain HIPAA standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist dentists chairside during general and pediatric dental procedures. Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, trays, materials, and equipment for procedures. Take and document digital dental X-rays and patient vital signs as needed. Provide patients and caregivers with oral hygiene and pre/post-operative instructions. Apply topical anesthetic as directed by the dentist. Review patient charts and prepare for scheduled treatments. Follow four-handed dentistry techniques to support efficient patient care. Maintain clean, organized, stocked, and infection-controlled treatment areas. Sterilize instruments and equipment according to established safety and infection control procedures. Assist with patient flow, including seating patients and supporting the dental team as needed. Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic and opposing study models. Track, prepare, and manage incoming and outgoing dental lab cases. Monitor supplies and communicate inventory needs to the Dental Assistant Supervisor. Communicate effectively with dentists, clinical staff, patients, and caregivers regarding patient care. Participate in outreach, mobile, or satellite clinic events as needed. Provide translation assistance when needed. Follow all HIPAA, patient confidentiality, workplace safety, and ergonomic requirements. Participate in quality improvement initiatives as assigned. Perform all duties in accordance with the California Dental Practice Act.