Job Description
Join our award-winning dental practice in sunny San Diego! Pacific Smile Dental is seeking a passionate Dental Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care in a state-of-the-art facility. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where your skills make a real difference. If you thrive in fast-paced clinical settings and value patient-centered care, apply today to become part of our growing team!
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during complex procedures including restorative and surgical treatments
- Manage digital radiography and intraoral imaging systems
- Implement strict infection control protocols and sterilization procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and maintain optimal inventory levels
- Deliver patient education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
- Coordinate seamless patient flow and documentation
- Assist in practice management software operations
Qualifications
- Current Dental Assistant certification (DANB or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience in general dentistry
- Proficiency in digital radiography and Eaglesoft/Dentrix software
- CPR/BLS certification and X-ray license
- Exceptional chairside manner and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and dental regulations
- Associate's degree in Dental Assisting preferred