General family practice dentist with over 20 years serving Napa, Allison L Paxton DDS, is looking for a Dental Assistant/RDA.
Position is 4 days a week, Monday -Thursday. Some Fridays are required.
Perfect candidate is upbeat, articulate, efficient, self-motivated and requires little supervision.
RDA is helpful but is not required. Light office duties are shared by all in this small patient centered practice setting.
Duties include:
* Meet and greet patients making them feel welcome and relaxed.
* Assist dentist with clinical treatment of patients. This includes setup and breakdown of treatment rooms, proper sterilization and disinfection techniques, preparing patients, set up and maintain instruments/setups.
* Assist the dentist in the management of dental and medical emergencies.
* Prepare patients for treatment, expose and develop dental x-rays ensuring safety and comfort.
* Ensure the highest quality in clinical work standards are maintained, assist with overall work flow, efficiency and communication.
* Friendly and professional phone skills. Answer basic patient questions, schedule and confirm appointments.
* Keeping operatories clean and well stocked. Rotating, maintaining and ordering supplies to minimize waste and optimize workflow. Basic maintenance of office equiment ~ developer, cold sterile, handpieces, autoclave ect.
* 2 or more years experience preferred but not required.
*Some front desk experience is a plus.
If you have the drive and organization to learn and grow; we would like to meet with you. Please email resume and cover letter with salary expectations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person