Princess Dental Staffing
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Pediatric - Mission Peak Pediatric Dentistry - Fremont, CA
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Fremont, CA
Job Description
Greetings! Are you an RDA interested in advancing your career in a fun and supportive pediatric private practice? If you are seeking to make a positive difference in the lives of young patients, and in growing alongside a new practice, we would love to hear from you!
About Us: We're a brand new, state-of-the-art, specialty office in Fremont, focused on delivering exceptional care and service to our patients and families. Our goal is to help children set the foundations for a lifetime of good oral health, through positive experiences at the dentist. >> To learn more about us, visit us online at: www.missionpeakpediatricdentistry.com
Whom are we seeking?: We are seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented RDA with experience in pediatric dentistry, interested in working 3-4 days a week to start. An ideal candidate should have basic aptitude in primary teeth numbering and procedures (ie. fillings, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, zirconia crowns, extractions, space maintenance). Prior front office experience in addition to clinical duties is a significant plus. Strong references and a willingness to learn will be valued for candidates without pediatric experience. Come seize this unique opportunity to join a practice in its infancy and become a core member of our team!
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Patient interaction & engagement/delivering exceptional customer service
Chairside assisting (tray/room setups, four-handed dentistry, suctioning, room breakdown)
Supporting the doctor in behavior management (ie. tell-show-do)
Digital dental radiography (intraoral & extraoral)
Charting & note taking in Open Dental software
Intake of patient medical & dental histories
Instrument sterilization, supply inventory
Cross-training with the front office team & occasionally helping with admin duties
Salary: starting at $28-35/hour (compensation will vary by aptitude, qualifications & years of experience in pediatrics)
Hours: up to 32-hours/week (3-4 days), with the opportunity for additional days as the practice grows
Benefits:
Paid-time off
Paid sick time
On-the-job training
Opportunities for career advancement
Eligibility for additional benefits over time
**REQUIREMENTS**
License & Certification:
Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Education & Experience:
High School (Required)
Dental Assisting Program (Preferred)
Dental Assisting in a pediatric setting: 1 year (Strongly Preferred)
Qualities of an Ideal Candidate:
Effective communication skills & a positive attitude
Comfortable engaging with patients & parents
Enjoys taking initiative & problem solving
Punctual, and possesses a strong work ethic
Excels in a fast-paced environment
Computer literate
References:
Please provide 2 professional references upon request
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Free parking
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
Pediatrics
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Afternoon shift
Day shift
Morning shift
No weekends
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Fremont, CA 94539 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Fremont, CA 94539: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
