Choice Healthcare Services
Location
Modesto, California
Salary
$19 - $25 / HOUR
Provide direct chairside support to the dentist during orthodontic procedures and maintain a sterile clinical environment. Handle patient interaction, diagnostic imaging, and administrative tasks such as charting and inventory management.
Requires X-Ray, BLS, Infection Control, and Dental Practice Act certifications. Prior dental assisting experience and bilingual skills in Spanish are preferred.
Responsibilities: Essential
Duties include, but are not limited to: Clinical Assistance & Patient Care: Assist the dentist in all chairside procedures. Take X-rays and process diagnostic images. Provide pre- and post-treatment instructions to patients. Ensure patients feel comfortable and understand their procedures. Maintain accurate treatment notes and charting. Prepare and sanitize treatment areas, instruments, and equipment. Support sterilization protocols and infection control guidelines. Procedural Assistance: Take impressions for study models and appliances. Prepare dental materials for fillings, crowns, and bridges. Provide suctioning and isolation during procedures. Assist with placing and removing temporary restorations. Handle instrument sterilization and inventory management. Administrative & Compliance Duties: Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols. Track and manage inventory and supply restocking. Assist the front office as needed with scheduling and patient inquiries.
Education and/or Experience: Prior dental assisting experience preferred but not required. Bilingual in Spanish, preferred Required Certificates or Licenses: X-Ray certification BLS certification 8-hour Infection Control certification 2-hour Dental Practice Act certification