Dental Assistant – Patient Care & Chairside Support

Alexander Valley Healthcare; Cloverdale (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Valley Healthcare in Cloverdale, CA is hiring a Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant for a full-time, permanent role. The position requires proficiency with electronic records, a patient-focused approach, and teamwork to deliver high-quality dental care.

The role involves chairside support, infection control, patient education, and maintaining a well-organized clinical environment. Two years of experience and current credentials are preferred, with bilingual English/Spanish

Qualifications

• Two years’ dental assisting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dental health education subjects.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to the operatory.
• Review medical history and complete forms as directed by the dentist.
• Assist the dentist at chairside and support treatment as needed.
• Maintain sterile, clean clinical environment per infection control procedures.
• Handle expanded duties delegated by the dentist.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and home care protocols.
• Stock operatories and manage clinical supply inventory.
• Oversee preventive maintenance of dental equipment.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Infection control

Patient education

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Alexander Valley Healthcare in Cloverdale, CA is hiring a Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant for a full-time, permanent role. The position requires proficiency with electronic records, a patient-focused approach, and teamwork to deliver high-quality dental care.

The role involves chairside support, infection control, patient education, and maintaining a well-organized clinical environment. Two years of experience and current credentials are preferred, with bilingual English/Spanish