Dental Assistant/Front Office professional

Park Dental Arts; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Training & development

Job summary

Park Dental Arts in San Diego, CA seeks a qualified Registered Dental Assistant to join our high-performing general practice. You will welcome patients, prepare for treatments, and support the dentist through 4-handed dentistry while ensuring comfort and safety.

The ideal candidate has a California RDA license, strong patient communication skills, and experience with Dentrix. We value energy, teamwork, and a passion for delivering excellent dental care to our community.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) state licensure.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Energetic, authentic, and passionate about dentistry and patient care.
• Ability to educate patients about their oral health care.
• Comfortable with technology and proficient with Dentrix.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office and prepare them for treatments or checkups.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations and assist dentist through 4-handed dentistry.
• Answer phones and schedule patients; verify dental insurance.
• Discuss the care plan with patients and address questions; record medical history accurately.
• Assist dentist during procedures and exams; maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

RDA licensure

Dentrix

Patient communication

Team player

5+ years experience

Education

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Dentrix software

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Training & development

Summary

We strive to make it a mutually rewarding environment for you, our patients, and your fellow teammates. If this speaks to you and you are energetic and caring, please read on for an exceptional career opportunity! We are a well-established, high-performing general dental practice in the Balboa Park area, looking for a fabulous RDA to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Answer phones and schedule patients
• Dental insurance verification
• Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
• Take vital signs and accurately record medical history
• Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
• Assist dentist during procedures and exams
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
• Schedule appointments

Qualifications

• A team player willing to put energy into contributing to the practice
• Energetic, authentic, and have a passion for dentistry and serving patients
• Effective in educating patients about their oral health care
• Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) state licensure
• Comfortable with technology and proficient with Dentrix
• Trustworthy and can build rapport with patients and make them feel comfortable and welcome
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a dental office.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care