Dental Assistant
Conejo Simi Endodontics
Westlake Village, CA
*REO Consulting is the recruitment partner of the hiring organization.
Conejo Simi Endodontics located in beautiful Westlake Village; CA is looking for a full-time Endodontic Dental Assistant. The DA supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; and performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.
***$1000.00 sign on bonus with 1/3 paid out after 3 months of consecutive employment, 1/3 paid out after 6 months and 1/3 paid out after 9 months of consecutive employment.
Pay: $20 – $26/hourly depending on experience
Benefits: Healthcare, PTO, Bonus Structure, Uniforms Provided
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
- Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patients.
- Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
- Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for endodontist’s access; suctioning; passing instruments.
- Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
- Provides diagnostic information by exposing digital radiographic images.
- Helps endodontist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency contacts.
- Documents dental care services by charting in patient notes and final reports to dentists.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt.
- Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
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- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE
- 1-3+ years of Dental Assisting experience
- X-ray & CPR certification.
- Knowledge of endodontics (preferred).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Previous administrative work a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft office suite.
- Team player and self- starter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-ray Certification (Preferred)
- Dental Assisting Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person