Dental Assistant for private office

BLOSSOM HILL DENTAL CENTER

San Jose, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $30 - $35 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Computer operation Customer communication High school diploma or GED X-Ray Certification Attention to detail Cleaning Dental Assisting Full Job Description We are looking for a competent, reliable, trusted, self starter dental assistant who will make the dentist's office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We need someone who is confident in interacting with patients, greeting them, seating them in the room. You should be comfortable working by yourself or with 1 more assistant in a private and very personal environment. Ours is a private practice with emphasis on patient experience and providing a very family like environment for every patient that comes to our office. You'll ensure excellent 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. Should be eager to learn and grow. 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 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 lab logs Ensure inventory management Skills Excellent communication and people 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 at intraoral scanning is a plus Good computer skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type:

Full-time Salary:

$30-34 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Paid time off Employee discount for dental work

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Dental Assisting:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred) X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person