- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- San Francisco, CA
Job Description
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. New Grads are welcome! As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality dental care to our patients. This position requires knowledge and experience in various dental procedures and excellent patient care skills.
Duties:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures, including pediatric dentistry
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
- Take dental x-rays
- Perform patient assessments and record medical histories
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical documentation using electronic systems such as Eaglesoft
- Perform dental receptionist duties as needed, including scheduling appointments and managing patient records
- Assist with CAD/CAM technology for digital impressions and restorations
- Practice aseptic technique to ensure infection control
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program
- Current certification in dental assisting preferred
- Proficiency in medical terminology and documentation systems
- Experience with dentrix is a plus
- Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and materials
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
This is a full-time position with competitive pay. We offer opportunities for career advancement and professional development. If you are a dedicated Dental Assistant looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
san francisco, ca 94109 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
san francisco, ca 94109: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
