Dental Assistant

Endo1-Partner; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical & Dental insurance

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance (employee)

Short-term & Long-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

401(k) plan with match

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Package

Hospital/Accident/Critical Care

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Specialty1 Partners in Petaluma, CA is seeking a dental assistant to support the Dentist by handling patient care, instrument setup, and basic chairside tasks. You will help relax patients, answer questions, and ensure comfort during visits.

The role requires at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, knowledge of instruments and sterilization, and adherence to safety standards. A dental assistant certificate and state radiology license are preferred where legally required.

Qualifications

• At least 1+ year of proven experience as dental assistant (specialty is preferred).
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• A strong attention to detail.
• Well-organized and reliable.
• A high school diploma.
• A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law).
• An active state radiology license (if required by law).
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment.
• Must be able to assist patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areas.
• Must be able to maintain clinical positioning for extended periods.
• Must be able to work around medical equipment and instruments.
• Must be able to adhere to OSHA and infection control standards.
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the dental office and prep for treatment.
• Prepare patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort.
• Set up instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Keep the dental room clean and stocked.
• Schedule appointments and post-op visits.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Assist with payment procedures.
• Help coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Reliability

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant certificate (if required by law)

State radiology license (if required by law)

Tools

Dental instruments knowledge

Sterilization methods

Office equipment operation

Job description

Your Responsibilities

You will ensure excellent patient service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the Dentist’s shoulders. You will be focused on ensuring that the patients' needs, concerns, and questions are answered. You will help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable during their visit, being the patients go to resource during their visit which includes the following:

• Welcoming patients to the dental office
• Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort
• Selecting and set up instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
• Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Scheduling appointments and post op visits
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Assisting with payment procedures

As one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Your Background

You are a resourceful dental assistant who loves helping patients receive the experience they deserve and helping the Dentist to provide it. You're excited by the prospect of a patient leaving your office in a healthier, stronger, and more comfortable / happier being, each and every day. You’re a kind, passionate and collaborative problem-solver who is able to proactively adjust to shifting priorities, and values the chance to make an important impact.

You also have the following:

• At least 1+ years of proven experience as dental assistant, specialty is preferred
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• A high school diploma
• A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
• An active state radiology license (if required by law)
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment
• Must be able to assist patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areas
• Must be able to maintain clinical positioning for extended periods
• Must be able to work around medical equipment and instruments
• Must be able to adhere to OSHA and infection control standards
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
• Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations

If this sounds like you, you will fit right in with the team!

Why You Should Join Our Team

A career with us is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of Specialty dental care. Dental Assistants, Sterilization Technicians, Specialists, Office Managers, Patient Care Coordinators and many more all work together to improve the patient care experience and great clinical results.

We strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. You will also find a culture of continuous learning and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work and everywhere in between.

• BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) plan w/match options
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off

1436 Professional Dr STE 304, Petaluma, CA 94954

We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.

Position Base Pay Range

$28 - $36 USD

Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.

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As set forth in Specialty1 Partners’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.