Dental Assistant

The Prosthodontist Dental Assistant works under a dentist’s supervision to prepare equipment that will be used in dentistry procedures, to ready patients for these procedures, and to help the dentist during these procedures by passing instruments, holding the suction catheter in place, and generally anticipating the dentist’s needs. Some Other responsibilities may include sophisticated functions such as removing sutures, processing x-rays and taking the oral impressions that are used to fit crowns.

Responsibilities:

Work under the direct supervision of the Prosthodontist

Perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, including but not limited to providing chair-side assistance while dentists examine and treat patients.

Ensure patients are as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records.

Hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.

Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.

Prepare materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist.

Handle other radiological equipment and assist patients with these procedures as directed by a dentist

Perform office duties as needed including: scheduling and confirming appointments, receiving patients, keeping treatment records, sending bills, receiving payments, and ordering dental supplies and materials.

Assist in specialty areas such as oral surgery, periodontics (treatment of gum disease) and prosthodontics (replacement of missing teeth) including dental implantology

Support and assist the hygienist as needed, including but not limited to cleaning trays, room setups and cleanups.

Help track the inventory of the prosthetic supplies and keep the storage closet organized.

Support the radiographic needs of the Patient Education Consultants, Oral Surgeon, & Hygienists.

Working Conditions:

Dental assistants work in a well-lighted, clean environment.

Work area is usually near the dental chair to allow for arranging instruments, materials, and medication and handing them to the dentist when needed.

Dental assistants must wear gloves, masks, eyewear, and protective clothing to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.

Follow safety procedures to minimize the risks associated with the use of x-ray machines.

Experience:

Certified as a Dental Assistant by the A.D.A.

Two years of Dental Assistant experience

Dental implant experience, desired

Must be reliable, work well with others in a fast paced environment, and have good manual dexterity.

Must have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to work in an office environment at both his/her own and others’ desks/offices

Required daily to walk the floor, sometimes for extended periods and be able to help wherever needed

Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Able to stand for extended periods of time

Able to keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand in one position

Able to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble very small objects

Able to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions

Able to bend, stretch, twist and/or reach with your body, arms and/or legs

Must possess good multi-limb coordination – i.e. the ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting or standing

Must possess good trunk strength – i.e. the ability to use abdominal or lower back muscles to support part of the body continuously or repeatedly over time without “giving out” or fatiguing

Able to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information

Good manual dexterity required to enable safe, skillful use of instruments while working in the mouth

$21- $24 hourly DOE

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Day shift

No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

San Diego, CA 92121: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

• Prosthodontic
• General Practice
• Oral Surgery
• Digital X-rays
• Digital Impressions

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO
• Bonuses

• $22-$25/hour