Dental Assistant

$54,080 - $62,400/Yr

Advanced Endodontics - Santa Rosa, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Santa Rosa, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Join a well-established endodontic specialty office as a Dental Assistant. This part-time position offers an opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment, assisting dentists during various endodontic procedures while ensuring patient comfort and care. The role includes both clinical and administrative tasks, with a focus on patient interaction and maintaining high standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of endodontic treatment procedures.
• Escorting patients from the reception area to their treatment room and back after treatment.
• Ensuring all necessary informed consent forms and treatment plans are signed by the patient.
• Taking diagnostically acceptable radiographs and intraoral pictures for patients and uploading them to the patient account.
• Reviewing and updating patient medical history and taking vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse oximetry.
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment, ensuring all equipment is maintained per manufacturers' recommendations.
• Performing administrative tasks such as chair-side appointment scheduling and document management.
• Documenting thorough and accurate treatment notes for procedures at the end of each appointment.
• Effectively communicating with patients, suppliers, team members, labs, and referring doctors.
• Ensuring patient information confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Performing post-operative calls to patients after treatment.
• Participating in practice marketing and patient engagement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR Certification required.
• Dental assisting experience preferred but not necessary.
• Familiarity with dental terminology.
• First Aid Certification preferred.
• Registered Dental Assistant certification is a plus.
• Human resources knowledge is beneficial.
• Experience in a dental office is preferred but not necessary.

Nice-to-haves

• Two or more years' experience at a dental office in a similar position preferred.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• On-the-job training
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time