Dental Front Office Lead & RDA — Patient Care

Park Dental Arts; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Job summary

Park Dental Arts in Balboa Park, San Diego, is a well-established general dental practice seeking a fabulous Registered Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team.

We value energy, empathy, and excellence in patient care, and look for someone who can welcome patients, assist the dentist in four-handed procedures, and support a welcoming clinic culture. This on-site role offers growth and a collaborative environment.

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 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

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

Skills

Teamwork

Energetic

Education of patients

Communication

Customer service

Computer/data entry

Education

RDA licensure

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Park Dental Arts in Balboa Park, San Diego, is a well-established general dental practice seeking a fabulous Registered Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team.

We value energy, empathy, and excellence in patient care, and look for someone who can welcome patients, assist the dentist in four-handed procedures, and support a welcoming clinic culture. This on-site role offers growth and a collaborative environment.