Dental Assistant, Hygiene

Gentle Dental Careers; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentle Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant in Hayward, CA, to support patient care and education while ensuring a comfortable experience for patients. This entry-level position offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan with company match

Referral Bonuses

Paid holidays and PTO

Qualifications

• Completion of an 8-hour infection control course required.
• Registered Dental Assistant or Coronal Polish Certified.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Hygienist and ensure a smooth patient experience.
• Assist in patient care and education.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program

Registered Dental Assistant

Valid healthcare provider CPR/BLS Certificate

Job description

At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates’ smiles as much as our patients’ smiles.

Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare services. We aim to enhance our patients’ lives by providing accessible oral healthcare, which is essential to overall health and well-being. We are committed to patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, building relationships, and innovative approaches to support our patients and teams.

We are hiring immediately for full and part-time positions in our dental offices. We seek teammates who care, listen, and are motivated to help our patients and communities.

Join our team and make a difference in your community!

Position Overview

This Dental Assistant position supports the Hygienist, allowing them to focus on patient care, while ensuring a smooth and comfortable patient experience. As a team, the Dental Assistant for Hygiene is a key member of the clinical team, supporting patient care and education.

Pay Range

$21 - $23 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and their families
• Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 6 Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• PTO (80 hours per year for hourly employees)
• 401k plan with company match
• Referral Bonuses ($600-$2500 depending on role)

Office Location

Gentle Dental Hayward, 24239 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545

Required Qualifications

• Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program or completion of an 8-hour infection control course
• Registered Dental Assistant or Coronal Polish Certified
• Valid healthcare provider CPR/BLS Certificate
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Qualifications That Increase Starting Pay

• Experience
• EFDA Certification
• X-Ray Certification
• Bilingual Spanish

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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