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Entry Level Dental Assistant

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Palo Alto Orthodontics

Palo Alto, CA (In Person)

$57,200 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/23/2026

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Entry Level Dental Assistant Palo Alto Orthodontics Palo Alto, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Qualifications Orthodontic appliances Fabrication Records maintenance Preparing dental treatment areas Care documentation No experience needed Assisting medical staff Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Disinfection procedures Clinical data entry Cleaning Managing patient records Radiology Certification Entry level Surgical instrument sterilization and handling Under 1 year Full Job Description Are you passionate about dentistry and seeking an exciting opportunity to grow your career as an Entry Level Dental Assistant Look no further! Palo Alto Orthodontics, a dynamic and cutting-edge dental practice based in Palo Alto, CA, is currently seeking a talented individual to join our team. We offer competitive compensation in the range of $25-30 per hour . Medical and dental coverage Generous PTO policy Flexible Fridays
OUR MISSION
At Palo Alto Orthodontics, our mission is simple but profound: We're dedicated to crafting beautiful smiles and delivering exceptional patient care. Our values are rooted in teamwork, compassion, and continuous growth. We believe in investing in our team, offering culture coaching, emotional intelligence coaching, and exciting team events that make coming to work a joy. We pride ourselves on reliability, rarely running late, and providing a supportive, family-like atmosphere that helps our team thrive. Join us, and you'll be part of a practice that truly believes every smile has a story.
YOUR SCHEDULE
You will work Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm .
YOUR DAY
You will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and clean environment for our patients. Your responsibilities will include sterilizing instruments and equipment to ensure proper infection control protocols are followed. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to assist with lab work, such as pouring and trimming models, fabricating retainers, and preparing orthodontic appliances. Attention to detail and precision will be key in accurately maintaining patient records and ensuring all necessary documentation is up to date.
REQUIREMENTS
While no experience is required, the following is preferred: 6+ months of experience X-ray license We're looking for someone with an upbeat, friendly personality who enjoys connecting with others and can confidently engage in conversation. Do you think you've got what it takes? Join us!
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY?
If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We make it incredibly easy with our initial 3-minute application. We look forward to hearing from you!

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