Dental Assistant, Hygiene

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

Job summary

Gentle Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their Sunnyvale office. This role involves supporting the Hygienist and enhancing patient care and education. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and a passion for patient care, contributing to the overall health and well-being of the community.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance

Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO (80 hours per year)

401k plan with company match

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Supports Hygienist to ensure smooth patient experience.
• Key member of the clinical team supporting patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and education.
• Ensure a comfortable patient experience.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Experience

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 the quality of our patients' lives by providing accessible oral healthcare, which is crucial to overall health and well-being. We are committed to patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, building relationships, and seeking innovative approaches to support our patients and teams.

We are hiring immediately for full and part-time positions in our dental offices and are seeking 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, enabling them to focus on patient care, while ensuring a smooth and comfortable patient experience. As a key member of the clinical team, the Dental Assistant supports patient care and education.

Pay Range

$21 - $23 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and 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 Sunnyvale, 1639 Hollenbeck Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

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 in Spanish

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is committed to notifying all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Additional Details

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