About this role
Kids Dental Place in Glendale, CA, is currently seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high quality and compassionate care to all patients.
This position will be at-will, meaning either the employer or the employee may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice.
Pay range: $18-$26/hr
Job Responsibilities
- Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records
- Obtain quality dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist
- Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed
- Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as well as educating them on good oral health
- Organize and sterilizing dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards
- Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
- Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children
Job Qualifications
- Radiology education and training that meets state requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents
- Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner
- Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus
- Previous experience working in a dental office preferred
- Current BLS CPR certification
In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.
Other facts
About Hero Practice Services
Hero Practice Services: A Different Kind of Practice Management Group
Hero is the only practice management group focused on delivering the systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver quality dental, vision and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. With dozens of offices nationwide, we have helped over a million children ages six months through 20 years gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at Hero is both a career and a calling…join us, BE A HERO!
Serving the needs of the Medicaid population requires a well-oiled machine. Our fast-paced, high volume offices require smart scheduling, effective patient communications, tested processes and a dedicated, well-trained staff. The Hero Practice Services team knows what it takes to provide quality dental, vision and orthodontic care under one roof. We are looking to create long-term relationships with the children and families we serve, and, to achieve that goal, we are dedicated to providing our staff with the support, compensation and lifestyle they need for career happiness.
Navigating the healthcare system can be a challenge for the families we serve. At Hero, we make it easy and enjoyable for parents to get regular vision, dental and orthodontic care for their children. Our kid-friendly offices take the fear out of dental visits, and all our staff is trained to put both children and parents at ease. From scheduling to payments, eye wear selection to orthodontics, we make it fun, easy and affordable for children to thrive.
What you'll do
- The Dental Assistant will support the dentist and hygienist by collecting patient records, obtaining dental radiographs, and ensuring a clean and presentable practice. They will also build relationships with patients and educate them on oral health.
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