We are a seeking a highly organized, experienced and skilled Lead Dental Assistant who can hit the ground running. This position will be responsible for ensuring the back office runs smoothly. This includes managing a team of 2-4 assistants, assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry, obtaining x-rays, tracking inventory and ordering supplies within a set budget, performing equipment maintenance on a consistent basis, sterilizing rooms and instruments, ensuring instruments are properly set up for dental procedures, sending out lab cases, and assisting the dentist with lab work when necessary. Candidates must have at least 5 years of dental experience and must have experience with ordering dental supplies.
Our office provides comprehensive dentistry to all ages including oral surgery, implant placement, crowns, bridges, dentures, full mouth reconstruction, implant supported overdentures, All on 4, Invisalign, and other treatments. We have a clean, modern office and strive to provide the most up to date treatment for our patients. This position would not be suitable for someone with very little experience. We need someone ready to go that can come in full speed, a self starter. We look forward to finding that great team member!
Skills
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Our work environment includes:
- Safe work environment
- Lively atmosphere
- Patient focus
- Work/life balance
Please submit your resume for consideration!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 5 years (Preferred)
- Dental Supply Ordering: 5 years (Preferred)
- Dental Treatment Coordinating: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Carson, CA 90745 (Required)
Work Location: In person