Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Conejo Simi Endodontics located in beautiful Westlake Village; CA is looking for a full-time Endodontic

Dental Assistant. The DA supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient,

instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; and performing procedures in compliance

with the dental practice act.

$1000.00 sign on bonus with 1/3 paid out after 3 months of consecutive employment, 1/3 paid out

after 6 months and 1/3 paid out after 9 months of consecutive employment.

Pay: $20 – $26/hourly depending on experience

Benefits: Healthcare, PTO, Bonus Structure, Uniforms Provided

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols

Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patients.

Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning

instruments for endodontist’s access; suctioning; passing instruments.

Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's

mouth.

Provides diagnostic information by exposing digital radiographic images.

Helps endodontist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification,

emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency contacts.

Documents dental care services by charting in patient notes and final reports to dentists.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and

regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements;

following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs;

maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating

needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt.

Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing

professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE

1-3+ years of Dental Assisting experience

X-ray & CPR certification.

Knowledge of endodontics (preferred).

Excellent communication skills.

Previous administrative work a plus.

Proficient with Microsoft office suite.

Team player and self- starter.