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.

 

Location: Del Mar, San Diego, CA
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Salary Rate: Negotiable based on experience 

 

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
• 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., CurveDental) 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. 
• X-ray Certification
• Cosmetic and implant dentistry knowledge is a plus.
• Digital dentistry knowledge is a plus.

 

Desired Qualities:

• strong eagerness to learn
• exhibit responsibility
• foster a friendly rapport with our staff and patients
• a genuine passion for dentistry