Job Title: Dental Assistant

Job Brief:

Join our Del Mar, California dental practice as a skilled and compassionate Registered Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant. As a key team member, you'll contribute to exceptional patient care and ensure the smooth operation of our dental office. If you're a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for dentistry, apply for this rewarding position.

 

Responsibilities:

• Chairside Assistance: Assist the dentist during dental procedures by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring patient comfort.

• Patient Care: Greet and prepare patients for dental treatments, take dental X-rays, and maintain patient records and charts on the computer.

• Infection Control: Adhere to strict infection control protocols, maintain a clean and sterile environment, and ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials.

• Instrument Maintenance: Clean, sterilize, and organize dental instruments, as well as order and maintain dental supplies.

• Patient Education: Provide patients with oral hygiene instructions and post-operative care guidelines.

• Administrative Tasks: assist with front office duties as needed.

 

Skills Required:

• Dental Assisting Certification: Must be a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or have completed a Dental Assistant program.

• X-ray Certification: Possess X-ray certification.

• Cosmetic and implant dentistry knowledge is a plus.

• Digital dentistry knowledge is a plus.

• Infection Control Knowledge: Familiarity with infection control practices and OSHA regulations and have met CA required training hours.

• Dental Software Proficiency: Experience with dental practice management software (e.g., CurveHero) is a plus. 

• Patient-Centric Approach: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with patients.

• Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail and the ability to keep treatment areas and instruments organized.

• Team Player: Collaborative attitude with the ability to work cohesively within a dental team.

• Professionalism: Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. 

• CPR Certification: Current CPR certification is needed. 

 

Desired Qualities: We value individuals who demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn, exhibit responsibility, foster a friendly rapport with our staff and patients, and possess a genuine passion for dentistry.

Schedule: Part-Time - Flexible schedule

 

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your availability and qualifications to [email protected]. Thank you.