Dental Assistant

Sonrisasdental; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonrisasdental in California is seeking a competent Dental Assistant to improve efficiency and the patient experience. You will support the dentist with clinical tasks and provide excellent customer service in a busy practice.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, instrument setup, sterilization, and assisting with 4-handed dentistry while maintaining accurate records and scheduling. RDA and X-ray certifications are required, with preferred dental assisting experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in good standing.
• X-Ray Certification required.
• Experience as dental assistant preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups and ensure their comfort
• Set up instruments, equipment and materials as needed
• Sterilize instruments per regulations
• Assist the dentist with four-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as directed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Maintain patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Schedule appointments and keep the treatment room organized

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Registered Dental Assistant certification

X-Ray Certification

EFDA certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Full Job Description

We are looking for a competent Dental Assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• 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
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)