Dental Assistant (RDA/DA)

Dental Assistant (RDA/DA) -- Full/Part-Time, Immediately Hiring, Long-Term in San Jose, CA 95121

Pay: $25–$35+ per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
Job type: Full-time preferred, Part-time available
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: San Jose, CA 95121

About Our Practice

Hello, I am a general dentist opening up a brand new dental office in East San Jose, and am looking for a compassionate and team-oriented DA or RDA to join our growing team! Our dental practice is one that values cultivating a warm, welcoming, and trustworthy environment that prioritizes a positive, comfortable and familial patient experience.

We value dependability, a positive attitude, teamwork, and a willingness to learn. We welcome candidates with general dentistry experience as well as motivated assistants who have a solid foundation and want to develop their skills in a general practice setting. We are primarily a general dental office, however provide a full range of comprehensive dentistry including exam and cleanings, fillings, crowns and bridges, dentures, root canals, dental implants, clear aligners.

All background and levels of experience are welcomed and encouraged to apply! We are able and willing to provide additional training, mentorship, and support career-advancement as much as possible.

I highly value good moral character, integrity, warm patient-care demeanor, professionalism and team-player work ethics over credentials or qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in smooth daily operations of general dental office
• Provide reliable and competent chair-side assistance to dentist providers
• Take acceptable diagnostic full-mouth dental radiographs, panoramic, CBCT's
• Follow OSHA sterilization, infection-control, and workplace safety protocols
• Collect patient medical history, provide basic EHR charting, adhere to HIPAA guidelines
• Prepare instruments, materials, treatment rooms and instruments before patient appointments
• Help maintain inventory and keep clinical areas organized
• Support smooth patient flow and communicate professionally with patients and team members

Qualifications

• Current California RDA license, dental assisting education or relevant previous dental assisting experience
• Experience and familiarity with dental radiographs, chairside assistance for dental procedures, and adhering to infection-control and workplace safety guidelines
• Can contribute positively to a team-centric culture and environment
• Contribute positively to familial, friendly and trustworthy patient care; customer service experience in other fields or industries also acceptable and appreciated
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
• Experience with Eaglesoft, Open Dental, intra-oral camera, intra-oral scanner
• Additional language skills a strong plus but not required or expected: especially Spanish and Vietnamese

We will offer competitive compensation rate, based on experience, demonstrated ability, and fit.

Benefits may be offered based on level of commitment (full-time vs part-time, length of employment), and may include but not limited to: PTO, 401(k)/retirement plan, medical/dental/vision insurance plans.

Please apply by using the "Apply" button above and include an up-to-date résumé. Please include any previous work experience, list of dental procedures you are comfortable with, any additional additional language ability, and your schedule/availability.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Language training provided
• License reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Visa sponsorship
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person