dental assistant
Job Description
We’re Hiring! Dental Assistant
We are looking for a Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care, highly organized, and committed to maintaining the highest clinical standards. If you enjoy working in a fast‐paced environment and supporting both clinical and administrative workflows, we want to meet you.
Job Summary
The Dental Assistant supports the dentist during procedures, prepares equipment and materials, ensures proper sterilization, assists patients throughout their visit, and maintains accurate clinical records.
️ General Responsibilities
Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist chairside.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments following strict infection‐control protocols.
Set up instrument trays, materials, and equipment for each procedure.
Record treatment information in patient charts and maintain digital records.
Expose and process dental diagnostic X‐rays (as certified).
Take and document patients’ medical/dental histories and vital signs.
Assist in managing dental or medical emergencies.
Provide postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
Order, track, and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary molds.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Support front‐office tasks when needed.
Maintain a clean, safe, and well‐organized clinical environment.
Follow all safety, confidentiality, and compliance standards. The company reserves the right to add or modify duties at any time.
Qualifications
1–2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Key Skills
Instructing and patient communication
Service orientation
Monitoring and attention to detail
Social perceptiveness
Critical thinking
we are a private practice located in a great medical dental complex in Oxnard, Ca
