Dental Assistant
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DENTAL ASSISTANTPOSITION DESCRIPTIONReports To: Patient Care LeaderPosition Status: Non-exemptKids Care Dental & Orthodontics is looking for amazing Dental Assistant's to join our awesome team!At Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics we dont just care for smiles, we create them.We believe when kids grow up enjoying the dentist, healthy teeth and gums will follow. So weve set up a different kind of dental practice that delivers fun, not fear.Our caring, high-energy team values the opportunity to work hard and help each child realize a lifetime of happy smiles.As the key driver of our missionto give every kid a healthy smileour staff exhibits a genuine love of children and teeth. A good fit for our culture means you are also honest, playful, lighthearted, approachable, hardworking, and compassionate.Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics is a northern California based practice that offers comprehensive services including preventive dental care, orthodontics and oral surgery for every gap-toothed, mischievous, silly, giggly smile. Our company sees only private-pay and PPO insured patients in beautiful private offices. Our staff enjoys competitive compensation and group benefits including group health, dental, vision, life/AD&D and a 401(k) savings plan.SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe primary duty of the Dental Assistant is to assist in the overall delivery of care and to be an integral part of the patient care team by consistently delivering the most memorable and fun service experience possible for every patient, every day in every office.Specific ResponsibilitiesPrepare office with daily opening and closing dutiesPrepare treatment area for patient by following procedures and protocolsPrepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting and seating patientAssist the doctors during treatment proceduresPerform dental infection control proceduresTake x-raysPerform all lab related proceduresHand off patient at check-outComplete care calls and thank you cardsAssist in managing and controlling supply inventoryDocument dental care services by charting in patient recordsMaintain strict compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, Dental Board, etc)Maintain safe and clean working environmentOther duties as assignedDesired BackgroundDental Assistant CertificationCurrent CPRUpbeat personality is a MUSTLoves working with childrenExcellent customer service skillsAbility to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detailClean, neat professional appearanceKnowledge of Dentrix a plusTravel to other office locations as required