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About the role
Overview
Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics is looking for an amazing Dental Assistant II to join our awesome team!
About the Company
At Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics we don’t just care for smiles, we create them. We believe that when kids grow up enjoying their dental visits, they’re more likely to develop healthy habits for a lifetime. At KCD&O, we’ve set up a different kind of dental practice that delivers fun, not fear.
Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics is a northern California based practice that offers comprehensive services including preventive dental care, orthodontics and oral surgery for every gap-toothed, mischievous, silly, giggly smile. Our company mostly sees private-pay, DentaQuest, Healthnet, and PPO insured patients in beautiful private offices.
We’re looking for team members who love working with children and who embody our culture and mission to give every kid a healthy smile. Our staff exhibits a culture of being honest, playful, lighthearted, approachable, hardworking, and compassionate individuals. If you bring positive energy and enjoy making a difference in children’s lives, you may be a great fit for our team.
The Role
The primary duty of the Dental Assistant II is to assist in the overall delivery of care and to be an integral part of the patient care team by consistently delivering the most memorable and fun service experience possible for every patient, every day in every office.
- Title: Dental Assistant II
- Reports To: Practice Manager
- Position Status: Full-time-Hourly, Non-exempt
- Pay Range: $20-23/hour
- Location: Elk Grove
Responsibilities
- Prepare office with daily opening and closing duties
- Prepare treatment area for patients by following procedures and protocols
- Prepare patients for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting and seating patient
- Assist the doctors during treatment procedures
- Perform dental infection control procedures
- Take x-rays
- Perform coronal polishing (with active Coronal Polishing Certificate)
- Perform all lab related procedures
- Hand off patient at check-out
- Complete care calls and thank you cards
- Assist in managing and controlling supply inventory
- Document dental care services by charting in patient records
- Maintain strict compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, Dental Board, etc…)
- Maintain safe and clean working environment
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Dental Assistant Certification - required
- Current CPR - required
- Infection Control Certificate – required
- Radiation Certificate – required
- Coronal Polishing Certificate – required
- Upbeat personality is a MUST
- Must love working with children
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Clean, neat professional appearance
- Knowledge of Dentrix or Denticon DDS a plus
- Travel to other office locations as required
The Schedule
The Elk Grove office is open Mondays & Wednesdays from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 8:00am - 5:00pm and Saturdays from 8:00am - 2:00pm. This position may require working Saturdays. Specific shifts will be based on the needs and operating hours of the practice.
Compensation & Benefits
Eligible employees may participate in our comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), pet insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to help support their health, well-being, and financial future.
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Overview
Toothio connects certified Pediatric Assistants in California with both temporary and permanent opportunities at respected dental practices. As part of the Toothio network, you receive complete control over your schedule, the ability to choose where you work, and the freedom to accept shifts that fit your specific preferences. Pediatric Assistants receive same-day pay for completed shifts and reliable compensation for permanent roles.
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