Dental Assistant

Job Brief:

Join our Del Mar California dental practice as a skilled and compassionate Registered Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant. As a key team member youll contribute to exceptional patient care and ensure the smooth operation of our dental office. If youre a dedicated and detailoriented individual with a passion for dentistry apply for this rewarding position.

Responsibilities:

• Chairside Assistance: Assist the dentist during dental procedures by preparing treatment rooms sterilizing instruments and ensuring patient comfort.
• Patient Care: Greet and prepare patients for dental treatments take dental Xrays and maintain patient records and charts on the computer.
• Infection Control: Adhere to strict infection control protocols maintain a clean and sterile environment and ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials.
• Instrument Maintenance: Clean sterilize and organize dental instruments as well as order and maintain dental supplies.
• Patient Education: Provide patients with oral hygiene instructions and postoperative care guidelines.
• Administrative Tasks: assist with front office duties as needed.

Skills Required:

• Dental Assisting Certification: Must be a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or have completed a Dental Assistant program.
• Xray Certification: Possess Xray certification.
• Cosmetic and implant dentistry knowledge is a plus.
• Digital dentistry knowledge is a plus.
• Infection Control Knowledge: Familiarity with infection control practices and OSHA regulations and have met CA required training hours.
• Dental Software Proficiency: Experience with dental practice management software (e.g. CurveDental) is a plus.
• PatientCentric Approach: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with patients.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail and the ability to keep treatment areas and instruments organized.
• Team Player: Collaborative attitude with the ability to work cohesively within a dental team.
• Professionalism: Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• CPR Certification: Current CPR certification is needed.

Desired Qualities: We value individuals who demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn exhibit responsibility foster a friendly rapport with our staff and patients and possess a genuine passion for dentistry.

Schedule: Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays

Salary Rate: Negotiable based on experience

To apply please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your availability and qualifications to Thank you.