Dental Assistant

Carmel Mountain Dental; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Carmel Mountain Dental in San Diego is seeking a dental assistant to enhance office efficiency and improve patient experiences. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, scheduling appointments, preparing treatment areas, and assisting the dentist. The position offers a starting pay of $19.00 per hour, with potential for growth and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year dental chairside assisting ideal (Willing to train for right individual).
• X-ray and Coronal Polishing certification preferred.
• Well-organized and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office.
• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Prepare customers 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.

Skills

Good computer skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Overview

We are looking for upbeat individual who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We are looking for a team player for our dental office who is willing to learn both front and back office duties.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Answer phones. Schedule appointments.
• Prepare customers 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

Qualifications

• At least 1 year dental chairside assisting ideal (Willing to train for right individual)
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• X-ray and Coronal Polishing
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable

Salary: $19.00 per hour, based on experience