West Coast Dental Services
Traveling Dental Assistant
West Coast Dental Services, Pico Rivera, California, United States, 90660
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Traveling Dental Assistant
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West Coast Dental Services
Pay Base pay range: $25.00/hr – $28.00/hr
Position Summary The Dental Assistant performs a variety of assisting duties while promoting a safe and clean environment for providing quality dental care. These duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the doctor; communicating effectively with patients (or parents if patient is a child); maintaining equipment and inventory; cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging instruments; and following standard universal precautions, OSHA and HIPAA requirements, and dental board auxiliaries’ regulations.
Essential/Responsibilities
Open and close the back office as instructed
Prepare trays and operatories for various proceduresli>
Ensure that operatories are stocked and cleaned at all times
Greet and seat patients as soon as possible and notify Doctor (check the operatory to make sure it is clean and disinfected before seating a new patient)
Check for patients’ signatures on the Health Questionnaire and Informed Consent Form
Assist the Doctor’s during various procedures and rotate with Doctor’s as requested; in accordance to all State and Federal regulations
Accurately /completely document patient care activities in the chart as directed by the doctor and Company policy
Explain treatment plans to patients as needed
Escort patients to front office area for patient dismissal when treatment is completed, and inform the receptionist when and for what their next visit(s) must be scheduled
Disinfect general back office areas; including operatory
Apply disposable barriers in and around operatories where needed
Clean, sterilize, and package dental instruments
Prepare lab cases
Turn off all equipment nightly, including the vacuum, compressor, etc.
Ensure that handpieces are properly cleaned and oiled
Follow-up with lab and maintain the log on partials and remakes.
Review the Hazard Communication book and sign the training log
Ensure that hazardous products are properly labeled
Follow waste disposal procedures for Sharps and for contaminated material/chemical.
Compliance with state and Federal infection control standards in the dental office and operatories, including but not limited to: wearing protective barriers such as gloves, scrubs, and eye wear; disinfecting and sterilizing instruments and treatment areas; and disposing properly of contaminated or bio-hazardous waste/materials.
Other Duties And Requirements
Follow-up with lab and maintain log on partials and remakes.
Check next day appointment schedule for all lab cases and verify that they are ready, if not, see that the patient is rescheduled
Attend and participate in staff meetings and team huddles
Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager, Regional Manager, and/or Dentists
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Minimum one year of recent experience as a Dental Assistant preferred
Current X-ray License required
Certificate from accredited Dental Assisting School preferred
Bilingual: English & Spanish required (if the geographic location of the office does not require the applicant to be bilingual, applicants who only speak English may be considered)
CPR and First-Aid certification preferred
Infection Control Certificate required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with people of all ages (i.e. Children)
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and able to multitask
Ability to maintain outgoing, friendly attitude with patients and coworkers
Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to be organized
Technological Skills
Autoclave/Chemiclave
Ultrasonic
Intra-oral Camera
O 2 and N 2 O
Handpieces
Digital X-ray and X-ray Machine
Work Schedule The Dental Assistant will be notified of the work schedule on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. The Dental Assistant’s schedule is subject to change (daily/weekly hours may increase or decrease) according to the needs of the practice. Evening and weekend hours may be required. This position is paid on an hourly basis.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions... (full paragraph omitted for brevity)
Work Conditions and Risk General Dental Office conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The dental office environment may result in employees being exposed to toxic chemicals, radiation, infectious bodily fluids and materials, and increased noise level. This position assumes high risk.
Independent Action Under the general supervision of the Office Manager, regular duties performed by the Dental Assistant may require occasional independent judgment. The Dental Assistant must consult with her/his supervisor regarding patient problems or confrontation, policy issues, expenditures, and unusual problems.
Limitations and Disclaimer The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required for the position. ... (full paragraph omitted for brevity)
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Traveling Dental Assistant
role at
West Coast Dental Services
5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the
Traveling Dental Assistant
role at
West Coast Dental Services
Pay Base pay range: $25.00/hr – $28.00/hr
Position Summary The Dental Assistant performs a variety of assisting duties while promoting a safe and clean environment for providing quality dental care. These duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the doctor; communicating effectively with patients (or parents if patient is a child); maintaining equipment and inventory; cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging instruments; and following standard universal precautions, OSHA and HIPAA requirements, and dental board auxiliaries’ regulations.
Essential/Responsibilities
Open and close the back office as instructed
Prepare trays and operatories for various proceduresli>
Ensure that operatories are stocked and cleaned at all times
Greet and seat patients as soon as possible and notify Doctor (check the operatory to make sure it is clean and disinfected before seating a new patient)
Check for patients’ signatures on the Health Questionnaire and Informed Consent Form
Assist the Doctor’s during various procedures and rotate with Doctor’s as requested; in accordance to all State and Federal regulations
Accurately /completely document patient care activities in the chart as directed by the doctor and Company policy
Explain treatment plans to patients as needed
Escort patients to front office area for patient dismissal when treatment is completed, and inform the receptionist when and for what their next visit(s) must be scheduled
Disinfect general back office areas; including operatory
Apply disposable barriers in and around operatories where needed
Clean, sterilize, and package dental instruments
Prepare lab cases
Turn off all equipment nightly, including the vacuum, compressor, etc.
Ensure that handpieces are properly cleaned and oiled
Follow-up with lab and maintain the log on partials and remakes.
Review the Hazard Communication book and sign the training log
Ensure that hazardous products are properly labeled
Follow waste disposal procedures for Sharps and for contaminated material/chemical.
Compliance with state and Federal infection control standards in the dental office and operatories, including but not limited to: wearing protective barriers such as gloves, scrubs, and eye wear; disinfecting and sterilizing instruments and treatment areas; and disposing properly of contaminated or bio-hazardous waste/materials.
Other Duties And Requirements
Follow-up with lab and maintain log on partials and remakes.
Check next day appointment schedule for all lab cases and verify that they are ready, if not, see that the patient is rescheduled
Attend and participate in staff meetings and team huddles
Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager, Regional Manager, and/or Dentists
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Minimum one year of recent experience as a Dental Assistant preferred
Current X-ray License required
Certificate from accredited Dental Assisting School preferred
Bilingual: English & Spanish required (if the geographic location of the office does not require the applicant to be bilingual, applicants who only speak English may be considered)
CPR and First-Aid certification preferred
Infection Control Certificate required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with people of all ages (i.e. Children)
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and able to multitask
Ability to maintain outgoing, friendly attitude with patients and coworkers
Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to be organized
Technological Skills
Autoclave/Chemiclave
Ultrasonic
Intra-oral Camera
O 2 and N 2 O
Handpieces
Digital X-ray and X-ray Machine
Work Schedule The Dental Assistant will be notified of the work schedule on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. The Dental Assistant’s schedule is subject to change (daily/weekly hours may increase or decrease) according to the needs of the practice. Evening and weekend hours may be required. This position is paid on an hourly basis.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions... (full paragraph omitted for brevity)
Work Conditions and Risk General Dental Office conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The dental office environment may result in employees being exposed to toxic chemicals, radiation, infectious bodily fluids and materials, and increased noise level. This position assumes high risk.
Independent Action Under the general supervision of the Office Manager, regular duties performed by the Dental Assistant may require occasional independent judgment. The Dental Assistant must consult with her/his supervisor regarding patient problems or confrontation, policy issues, expenditures, and unusual problems.
Limitations and Disclaimer The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required for the position. ... (full paragraph omitted for brevity)
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at West Coast Dental Services by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Dental Assistant” roles. Dental Assistant - Starting Pay at $25/hour Plus Full Benefits Registered Dental Assistant - $28/hour & $1,500 Sign On Bonus We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr