Dental Assistant

Sethi Virdi DDS; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sethi Virdi DDS is seeking a dental assistant to support examinations and procedures in a modern private practice in San Jose, CA. You will prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, take X-rays, and help manage patient information and comfort.

The role includes complying with infection control and OSHA standards, documenting medical histories, and assisting with some front desk duties. Training is provided for new staff in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a dental X-ray license.
• Experience with patient communication and comfort.
• Familiarity with infection control and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Take X-rays.
• Maintain infection control and OSHA standards.
• Take and record patient information, medical histories, and treatment notes.
• Provide patients with postoperative and treatment instructions.
• Assist with patient comfort and communication.
• Assist with some front desk duties.
• The office uses the latest technology; training is available for new dental assistants.

Skills

Patient communication

Sterilization

Infection control

Medical history taking

Front desk support

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Dental X-ray license

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

JOB DETAILS:

• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Take X-rays.
• Maintain infection control and OSHA standards.
• Take and record patient information, medical histories, and treatment notes.
• Provide patients with postoperative and treatment instructions.
• Assist with patient comfort and communication.
• Assist with some front desk duties.
• The office is a private office that uses the latest technology.
• Training is available for new dental assistants in the field.
• MUST have a dental X-ray license.