（Full-time） Dental assistant job at Affordable Family Dentistry

Duties

Greeting and seating patients
Break-down, sterilization, and set-up of dental operatories
Assisting dentist during dental procedures
Dental X-rays (we are willing to help obtain certifications for the right candidate!)
Maintaining patient lab cases.
Maintaining accurate dental records and patient information using Dentrix
Ensuring infection control protocols are followed to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
Managing appointment scheduling, including confirming patient visits and handling cancellations
Assisting with administrative tasks as needed, including managing dental reception duties

- Work Hours: Monday, To Friday:8-4PM
- Breaks: 60-minute meal break (not counted as work hours).
- Overtime: Overtime available during busy seasons and paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate.
- Weekend Work: No weekend shifts required.
- Holiday Shifts: Occasional holiday shifts, compensated at double time.

Skills

-Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients and team members
-Experience in dental assisting techniques and practices is ideal
-Familiarity with dental software systems such as Dentrix is ideal
-Knowledge of infection control standards in a clinical setting.
-Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
-Experience in general dentistry is a plus
-We are a well-established General Dentistry practice in Rancho Santa Margarita. We see generations of families in our office and our staff have been with -us for years! We pride ourselves on our up-beat, positive office atmosphere. Our office is state-of-the-art and beautifully appointed. We look forward to ---meeting our next team member!