Job Description
Join our award-winning dental practice in beautiful San Diego! We're urgently seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care in a modern, fast-paced environment. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities. If you're passionate about dentistry and thrive in a supportive team, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients and clinical areas for dental procedures
- Assist dentists during exams and treatments (including four-handed dentistry)
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays)
- Manage sterilization protocols and infection control
- Document patient records using practice management software
- Order inventory and maintain clinical supply levels
- Provide post-operative care instructions to patients
Qualifications
- Active Dental Assistant certification (RDA or DA preferred)
- 1+ years of clinical dental assisting experience
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Proficiency in digital radiography and Eaglesoft/Dentrix
- Excellent chairside manner and communication skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and infection control knowledge