Dental Assistant Now Hiring

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of delivering exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic role, you will support dentists with chairside assistance, patient care, and clinical procedures while ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for every patient. Your expertise in dental assisting, infection control, and medical documentation will help us maintain the highest standards of safety and quality. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in general and pediatric dentistry.

Duties

• Perform functions in accordance with the applicable state's Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties
• Setting up and cleaning up treatment rooms in accordance to infection control guidelines
• Sterilize instruments and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Prepare tray setups and assisting doctors during dental procedures (fillings, crowns & bridge, implants, oral surgery and perio surgery)
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist chairside
• Building good rapport with our patients
• Clean and maintain a sterile and cheerful environment.
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures of the patient in an efficient and timely manner at the direction of the dentist (with proper certification)
• Maintain adequate supply levels for the office and replenishing as needed.
• Properly maintain the equipment and instruments.
• Instruct patients on general and post-operative oral health care.
• Maintain and update Back Office Manual regularly
• Assist the dentist on recording patient chart and notes.
• Polish Teeth (with proper licenses and certifications)
• Checking in patients and collecting payments
• Answering phone calls and scheduling patients. Will be required to be cross-trained to do front office duties as well.

Preferred Qualities: We are looking for someone who is

• Great team-player
• Punctual
• Responsible
• Strong work ethic
• Willing to learn
• Positive attitude

Pay Range: Competitive and Negotiable pay. Flexibility, compensation and benefits will be based on experience and competency.

Hours: 2-4 days/week. Working hours 9am-6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Friday.

Certifications: None Required to start. Will help guide the right candidate to obtain X-rays, Infection Control, CPR Certifications in the 1st 3 months. Can offer additional guidance to obtaining RDA license for the right candidate.

Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED; Recent graduates welcome

Principals only. No Recruiters - Do not contact us for this job poster. Do NOT contact us for unsolicited services.

Pay: $18.00 - $39.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Please list any languages you are fluent in other than English if any.
• Are you available to work on Saturdays 1 -2 times per month?
• What is the best email to reach you at?

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pleasanton, CA 94566 (Required)

Work Location: In person