Dental Assistant (Prior 2 years experience required) Trident Smiles Dental Sunnyvale, CA Job Details Full-time $30 - $32 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications CPR Certification Dental assisting Sterilization Mid-level High school diploma or GED X-Ray Certification Medical records Registered Dental Assistant Computer skills 2 years Communication skills Certified Dental Assistant Full 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