Dental Assistant (Prior 2 years experience required) - Trident Smiles Dental - Sunnyvale, CA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Sunnyvale, CA

Job Description

This role is for a busy state-of-the-art dental practice located in Sunnyvale and we are looking for a full time (40 hours/week) Dental Assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistant should be well-organized with great attention to detail and savvy with practice management software. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations.
Skills: Experience placing Invisalign attachments and itero scanning is a plus.
Compensation:
Base pay plus benefits and 401k.
Responsibilities:
* Welcome patients in the dental office
* Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
* Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
* Sterilize instruments according to regulations
* Assist the dentist and RDA 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
* Schedule appointments
* Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills:
* Proven experience as dental assistant
* Hands on experience with 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 preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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