Position: Looking for a 2-4 days per week Dental Assistant (DA or RDA) for Immediate Employment. Can help guide towards getting an RDA License for the right candidate.
Our Office: We are a fast-paced, friendly dental office located in Pleasanton. We love our patients and have a lot of fun taking care of our patients. We are looking for someone that fits our culture and can join our work family.
How to Apply: Please send us your resume, phone number, and email to our Indeed email. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Essential Duties:
- Perform functions in accordance with the applicable state's Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties
- Setting up and cleaning up treatment rooms in accordance to infection control guidelines
- Sterilize instruments and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Prepare tray setups and assisting doctors during dental procedures (fillings, crowns & bridge, implants, oral surgery and perio surgery)
- Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist chairside
- Building good rapport with our patients
- Clean and maintain a sterile and cheerful environment.
- Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures of the patient in an efficient and timely manner at the direction of the dentist (with proper certification)
- Maintain adequate supply levels for the office and replenishing as needed.
- Properly maintain the equipment and instruments.
- Instruct patients on general and post-operative oral health care.
- Assist the dentist on recording patient chart and notes.
- Polish Teeth (with proper licenses and certifications)
- Checking in patients and collecting payments
- Answering phone calls and scheduling patients. Will be required to be cross-trained to do front office duties as well.
Requirements and Preferred Qualities: We are looking for someone who is
- Great team-player
- Punctual
- Responsible
- Strong work ethic
- Willing to learn
- Positive attitude
Pay Range: Competitive and Negotiable pay. Flexibility, compensation and benefits will be based on experience and competency.
Hours: 2-4 days/week. Working hours 9am-6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Friday.
Certifications: None Required to start. Will help guide the right candidate to obtain X-rays, Infection Control, CPR Certifications in the 1st 3 months. Can offer additional guidance to obtaining RDA license for the right candidate.
Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED; Recent graduates welcome
Principals only. No Recruiters - Do not contact us for this job poster. Do NOT contact us for unsolicited services.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $18.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free parking
- License reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Describe your strong interest in the dental field
- What days and hours of the week will you not be available to work?
- Where do you see yourself in 3 years?
- List any 2nd languages that you can speak conversationally fluent if any?
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Pleasanton, CA (Required)
Work Location: In person