Dental Assistant - NorCal Dental Group - Hayward, CA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Hayward, CA

Job Description

ASAP - Must be able to start immediately
1 YEAR EXPERIENCE
Dental Assistant/RDA
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You must have dental assisting experience. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. X-ray license a must.
Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
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
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is a must
Must have X-ray License

We have strict Covid-19 precautions in place and are continuously following up-to-date guidelines. We have plexiglass barriers, regular hand hygiene/sanitizers throughout, strict guidelines in regards to mask wearing/temperature checks in place, etc.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:

Dental insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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