Dental Assistant – Entry Level

Griffith Family Dental; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Sick leave / PTO

CE tuition support

IRA retirement plan

Scrubs allowance

Collaborative work environment

On-the-job training

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Griffith Family Dental invites applications for a Dental Assistant role. No prior experience is required, and comprehensive training is provided. You will assist the dentist during procedures, maintain patient records, sterilize instruments, and support infection control practices while delivering outstanding patient care.

The position offers both part-time and full-time options with competitive pay and benefits. Work hours are weekday days, in-person at our Sunnyvale clinic.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Good note-taking and organizational skills are required.
• Team-oriented attitude and dependability are valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during procedures.
• Take accurate clinical notes and maintain patient records.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories.
• Follow infection control protocols.
• Take dental X-rays.
• Provide excellent patient care and communication.
• Help open and close the clinical side.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Note-taking

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Team-oriented

Education

Infection Control Certificate

X-Ray Safety Certificate

Job description

Dental Assistant — No prior experience welcome to apply

Griffith Family Dental is a patient-centered dental practice and dedicated to providing high-quality comprehensive care in a welcoming and supportive environment. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our patients and creating a positive, collaborative workplace for our team. We value professionalism, compassion, teamwork, and continued learning. We are looking for a motivated and dependable Dental Assistant to join our growing team! We offer a collaborative, supportive work environment where team members are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. Training is provided for the right candidate. If you are looking for an internship, you are welcome to apply too.

Pay rate: $24/hr – 30/hr

Work Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:30pm and Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm.

Employment: Part-Time / Full-Time

• Assist the dentist during procedures


• Take accurate clinical notes and maintain patient records


• Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories


• Follow proper infection control protocols


• Take dental X-rays


• Provide excellent patient care and communication


• Help open and close the clinical side.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Good note-taking and organizational skills


• Infection Control Certificate required


• X-Ray Safety Certificate required


• Positive attitude and willingness to learn


• Team-oriented and dependable

• Flexible part-time or full-time opportunities


• Dental benefits


• Sick leave / PTO


• Continuing Education (CE) tuition support


• IRA – retirement plan


• Annual scrubs allowance


• Collaborative and friendly work environment


• On-the-job training providedHoliday Pay (Full time)

Location: In person