Pediatric Dental Assistant (RDA or DA!) - Smile Stories Pediatric Dentistry - Belmont, CA

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Belmont, CA

Job Description

About us
Our office is the children's dental home in Belmont, CA. We love what we do, and we make kids love going to the dentist!
Opened in August 2021, our office is fast-growing and full of potential. We are looking to add a cheerful, communicative and reliable dental assistant (DA or RDA) to join our expanding team. The right candidate must love working with children and be dependable. We can train everything else.
We are currently hiring for 4+ days per week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays full-day (8:15 AM - 5:15 PM) required.
For more information about our office, please check out our website: www.smilestoriesdental.com. If interested, please respond with a brief cover letter. Thank you.
Responsibilities

Welcome patients and parents in the dental office/treatment area.
Take dental radiographs for our pediatric and teenage patients (Dental x-ray certificate is required)
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the treatment rooms clean and inventory well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records
Occasionally assist with phone answering, scheduling, and other basic front desk needs as necessary.

Skills

Experience as dental assistant a plus, although not required. New grads welcome--we are willing to train the right person!
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus; dental x-ray and basic life support certifications required, although we are willing to help train the right candidate.
Adequate computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Additional certification or training, or prior experience working with children and/or customer service is an asset
Be a motivated and positive team member!
Must have or at least be working on the dental x-ray certification

Benefits

Pay range $25-$35/ hour depending on experience and licensure
Paid Holidays
Sick Pay
Vacation Time (PTO) after one year
Friendly work environment
Single doctor, Single location, no evening or weekend work hours.
Work location has free onsite parking in the building's private lot, is right off of the I-101 Ralston Exit, and is one block away from the Belmont Caltrain Station for easy access and commute.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Free parking
On-the-job training
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Profit sharing
Retirement plan

Medical Specialty:

Pediatrics

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift

Application Question(s):

Do you have a valid RDA license?
What is your availability like for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8:15 am - 5:15 pm?

License/Certification:

Dental X-Ray Certification (or in the process of getting it? (Required)

Work Location: In person

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