Dental Assistant South San Francisco - 4.3 South San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $30 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Patient room cleaning Patient comfort In-person patient registration Fabrication Preparing dental treatment areas Medical procedure assistance Dental receptionist Safety regulations Client rapport building Greeting customers Greeting dental patients Assisting medical staff Medical scheduling Preparing medical treatment area Chairside coronal polishing Dental terminology Dental x-ray Intraoral scanners Dental equipment Digital dental impression taking Four handed dentistry Stocking Patient education Polishing Entry level Surgical instrument sterilization and handling Under 1 year Dental crown fabrication Full Job Description About Us Our dental practice in downtown South San Francisco is passionate about delivering exceptional oral care in a warm, welcoming environment. We believe that a happy, supported team leads to happy patients—and we're looking for a motivated Dental Assistant who shares our commitment to patient comfort and excellent service.

What We Offer Pay:

$22.00 - $30.00 / hour (commensurate with experience), full-time benefits listed on posting.

Growth Mindset Culture:

We value character, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic—we are happy to train the right person for specific technical skills!

Modern Practice:

Work with up-to-date dental tech (including iTero digital scanners).

Supportive Environment:

Open communication, teamwork, and a healthy work-life balance.

What You'll Do Chairside Assisting:

Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry during procedures and checkups.

Patient Care:

Warmly welcome patients, seat them, explain procedures, and ensure they are comfortable throughout their visit.

Clinical Tasks:

Take digital radiographs, perform coronal polishing, fabricate temporary crowns, take alginate impressions, and operate our iTero scanner.

Sterilization & Safety:

Sterilize instruments and maintain strict compliance with safety regulations.

Operatory & Inventory Prep:

Keep treatment rooms clean, prepped, and properly stocked.

Cross-Functional Support:

Assist the front office team when needed (scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, and accepting payments).

Who You Are Positive & Growth-Oriented:

Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn.

Great Communicator:

Able to build rapport with patients and collaborate smoothly with doctors and staff.

Adaptable:

Skilled at multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting. Experience (Preferred, but not required): Previous dental office experience and familiarity with dental terminology is a plus. How to Apply We'd love to meet you! Please submit your resume, and we'll be in touch soon. www.

SouthSFHeartDentistry.com

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Free parking Health insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Application Question(s): Do you speak other languages?

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Work Location:

In person