Dental Assistant
2 days ago
Lodi
Job DescriptionDental AssistantResponsibilities • Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before each patient appointment., • Assist the dentist during examinations, procedures, and treatments., • Take and develop dental X-rays as permitted by state regulations and office protocols., • Maintain proper infection control, sterilization, and OSHA standards., • Provide patients with clear, compassionate support before, during, and after treatment., • Take and accurately record patient information, medical histories, and treatment notes., • Keep treatment rooms clean, organized, and fully stocked., • Prepare instruments, materials, and equipment needed for scheduled procedures., • Assist with patient flow, including seating patients, preparing them for treatment, and transitioning rooms efficiently., • Support front-office and administrative duties when needed, including scheduling, confirmations, and patient communication., • Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs before items run out., • Follow all office policies, safety procedures, and clinical protocols., • Maintain a professional, positive, and respectful attitude with patients and team members.Schedule Expectations, • Arrive on time and be ready to work before the first scheduled patient., • Review the day's schedule and prepare rooms, instruments, and materials in advance., • Remain attentive and available throughout the scheduled workday., • Help keep appointments running on time by anticipating the dentist's needs and preparing for the next patient., • Communicate promptly with the dentist and team regarding delays, schedule changes, or patient concerns., • Complete closing duties, sterilization, room turnover, and restocking before leaving., • Maintain reliable attendance and provide as much notice as possible for unavoidable absences or schedule conflicts.What Success Looks Like A successful Dental Assistant is prepared, dependable, efficient, and patient-focused. Success means: • Patients feel welcomed, comfortable, and well cared for., • The dentist has the instruments, materials, and support needed without unnecessary delays., • Treatment rooms are consistently clean, organized, and properly stocked., • Infection control and safety standards are followed every time., • Appointments stay on schedule as much as reasonably possible., • Documentation and clinical tasks are completed accurately., • The assistant anticipates needs rather than waiting to be asked., • Team members communicate clearly and support one another., • Problems are identified early and addressed professionally., • The office maintains a positive, organized, and efficient environment. Skills: • General Practice, • Oral Surgery, • Orthodontic, • Open Dental Compensation: • $18-$25/hour