Clove Dental (clovedds.com) is an emerging dental group in Ventura County. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Dental Assistant (DA) to join our team! If you are a motivated self-starter with an excellent work ethic, we would love to hear from you. DA1 can assist the dentist directly as needed.
Compensation: Based on experience, starting at $19
Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO)/Sick Days, Dental, Monthly Bonus Opportunities
Responsibilities:
Greet patients and make them feel comfortable
Assist dentists during procedure
Take x-rays and impressions
Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean environment
Supply monitoring
Lab case monitoring
Daily, weekly, and monthly logs
Prescription calling
Provide post-operative instructions to patients
Document clinical notes precisely, logically, and concisely
Complete additional task as requested or assigned
Qualifications:
At least 2 years of experience at a dental practice (1 year as sterilization tech)
Must have a High School Diploma or GED, or a certification from a dental college is advantageous
Must have strong communication and organizational skills
Experience with Diamond Dental, Dentrix, Open Dental, or other Dental Practice Management Software
HepB, 8-Hour Infection Control Certification, California x-ray license, and CPR/BLS certification
Please submit your resume and a brief description of why you want to join our group to be considered.
Expectations of Performance:
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional patient situations, responds promptly to patient needs; solicits patient feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectively and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of the team above own interest; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; listens and responds constructively to other team members' ideas and proposals; is open with other team members about his/her concerns; expresses disagreement constructively.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities, supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
