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We are looking for a dental assistant to join our periodontal and implant practice team. Torrance, California

Practice Name
  John P. Ducar, D.D.S., Inc
Dentist’s Name
  John Ducar
Position details:
  We are looking for a dental assistant to join our periodontal and implant practice team. Skills desired are excellent customer service and abilities with administrative and dental assisting tasks. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and work as a team member to make the patient treatment experience as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients 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

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated tasks
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma and xray license
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 – $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All patients are required to wear a mask and are screened according to current State and federal guidelines

Language:

any language in addition to English (Preferred)
License/Certification:

dental x-ray license (Required)
Work Location: One location

City/State
  Torrance, California
Compensation:
  $20.50-23.50 / hour to start
Benefits:
  Paid Vacation
401 k
Company 401K Match
Staff/ family discount for periodontal care
Contact’s Name
  John Ducar
Contact’s Phone
  (310) 540-1415
Contact’s Email
  periodonticsandimplants@gmail.com
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