Dental Front Office & Chairside Assistant

Carmel Mountain Dental; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Carmel Mountain Dental in San Diego is seeking an upbeat Dental Assistant. The role involves welcoming patients, scheduling appointments, and assisting with dental procedures. Candidates should ideally have at least one year of dental chairside assisting experience, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. The position offers a salary of $19.00 per hour and provides training for the right individual. A team player is essential, along with knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of dental chairside assisting ideal; willing to train for the right individual.
• Knowledge about dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Proficient in X-ray and Coronal Polishing.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Well-organized and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office.
• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material needed.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.

Skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Good computer skills

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

X-ray and Coronal Polishing

Well-organized and reliable

Job description

Carmel Mountain Dental in San Diego is seeking an upbeat Dental Assistant. The role involves welcoming patients, scheduling appointments, and assisting with dental procedures. Candidates should ideally have at least one year of dental chairside assisting experience, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. The position offers a salary of $19.00 per hour and provides training for the right individual. A team player is essential, along with knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.