Dental Assistant - Experienced

sfdental; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

6 paid national holidays

401(k)

Profit sharing

Medical and dental insurance

Paid Time Off

Uniform allowance

Continuing education options

Job summary

A local dental practice in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Full-Time Dental Assistant to join their welcoming team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a passion for patient care, and at least one year of experience. Responsibilities include chairside assistance, sterilization, and patient education. The position offers competitive wages, benefits like paid holidays, 401(k), and ongoing professional development opportunities. Applicants must be flexible and ready to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a dental assistant.
• Ability to work 32 hours per week.
• Flexibility in thinking and ability to adapt.

Responsibilities

• Work chairside with the dentist on various cases.
• Ensure proper sterilization of tools.
• Educate patients on dental care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Passion for patient care

Education

Completion of an accredited dental assistant program

CPR certification

Tools

OpenDental software

Dexis digital x-ray

Job description

SF Dental is looking for an experienced Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our amazing team! Our vision is to make patients feel like family. We hope you can share that vision with us! We are a technologically advanced and personable team, creating a calming and enjoyable atmosphere for each patient. We are looking for a friendly and hardworking dental assistant who loves their job and wants to be part of an amazing team of dental professionals.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The dental assistant role requires a minimum of 32 hours per week, with opportunities for growth. Our ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, a flexible thinker, a great communicator, and passionate about dentistry and patient care. One year of experience as a dental assistant is ideal. Completion of an accredited dental assistant program, CPR certification, experience with OpenDental software, and Dexis digital x-ray is preferred.

Daily duties include working chairside with the dentist on a wide variety of cases, sterilization, iTero Scan and Invisalign records, patient education, and general oversight of appointments to ensure punctuality. The dental assistant’s ability to be flexible and think ahead is essential for clinical and practice success.

Benefits

Benefits of the dental assistant role include a competitive wage, 6 paid national holidays, 401(k), profit sharing, medical and dental insurance, Paid Time Off, uniform allowance, and continuing education options.

Compensation and Schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Ranging from $32.00-$40.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays from 8:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and oneor two Fridays a month as needed.