Endodontics Dental Assistant — Patient-Centric Care

Specialty1 Partners; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Identity theft protection

Legal services

Paid time off

Job summary

Specialty1 Partners in Petaluma, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a busy specialty practice and support the dentist with four-handed dentistry while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You will greet patients, prep rooms, sterilize instruments, maintain records, and help with scheduling and payment processes, contributing to a world‑class patient experience. This role requires strong communication, reliability, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dental assistant, preferably in a specialty practice.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Well-organized and reliable.
• A high school diploma.
• A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law).
• An active state radiology license (if required by law).
• Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients to the dental office.
• Preparing patients for treatment and ensuring their comfort.
• Setting up instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Sterilizing instruments per regulations.
• Assisting the dentist in four-handed dentistry.
• Providing oral hygiene and post-operative instructions.
• Keeping the dental room clean and stocked.
• Scheduling appointments and post‑op visits.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.
• Assisting with payment procedures.

Skills

Dental instruments

Sterilization

Communication

Patient care

Regulated tasks

Attention to detail

Organization

High school diploma

Dental assistant certificate

Radiology license

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant certificate

Active radiology license

Job description

Specialty1 Partners in Petaluma, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a busy specialty practice and support the dentist with four-handed dentistry while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You will greet patients, prep rooms, sterilize instruments, maintain records, and help with scheduling and payment processes, contributing to a world‑class patient experience. This role requires strong communication, reliability, and adherence to safety standards.