Dental Assistant

We believe that our patients no matter what their age should be provided with quality health care. Our mission is to provide friends and neighbors with modern dental care through integrity transparency and attentiveness. We provide families and fellow Berkeleyites with personalized preventative dental care through a holistic approach to dental hygiene.

Our team is driven to provide the most optimal care to our patients we treat every individual with the utmost compassion understanding and respect. We strive to supply the highest level of safety and infection control for our personal protection and the protection of our patients. Our goal is to provide gentle dental care in a welcoming professional environment. One of our basic beliefs is in listening to our patients so we take the time to fully understand each persons needs and what their goals are. Through this we can bring beautiful healthy smiles to all.

Compensation Range: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour based on experience 

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5:30 PM

Our Registered Dental Assistants are an integral member of our team and help foster our clinically led culture. From being the doctors right hand to having the ability to connect with patients and striving to provide the best patient experience Dental Assistants are a key contributor to the success of our practice.

Qualifications:

• Prior Dental Assistant experience 1 - 2 years required
• Prior working experience with Dentrix highly preferred
• Dental Assistant Certificate / Registration in CA is required
• X-ray certification where state regulations specify

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures while helping patients feel comfortable
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
• Take dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Provide patients with follow-up instructions following all dental treatment procedures
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health

By joining our team you will have:

• Work Life Balance
• 3 Weeks Collective Paid Time Off & 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits
• 401k Match
• Professional Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities

Additional information

We provideequal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a clinical working environment where potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens is possible. Requires prolonged periods of standing sitting leaning and bending up to 8 hours a day. Will be required to carry transport and use tools and equipment. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time