Experienced Dental Assistant

Michael A Wong, DDS INC
San Mateo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/7/2023 CLOSED ON 12/27/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Dental Assistant position at Michael A Wong, DDS INC?

About us

We are looking for an experienced dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and basic dental assisting tasks. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. We can help and assist you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make the office procedures as smooth as possible. Working smoothly together as a team is our primary focus. And that is based on good communication. That makes the days more fun and enjoyable.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome customers in the dental office
  • Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
  • Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations
  • Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed
  • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
  • Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
  • Schedule appointments
  • Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

  • 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 is a plus
  • 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)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $28 - $35

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