Job Description
Join our award-winning dental practice in sunny San Diego! Pacific Smile Dental is seeking a passionate Full-Time Dental Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care in a modern, state-of-the-art facility. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment. If you thrive in fast-paced clinical settings and want to advance your career in dentistry, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during procedures including exams, fillings, and extractions
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize equipment per OSHA standards
- Take dental X-rays and develop radiographs accurately
- Manage patient records using Dentrix/Eaglesoft software
- Administer anesthesia and perform coronal polishing
- Coordinate patient flow and schedule management
- Provide post-operative care instructions
Qualifications
- Current RDA or CDA certification required
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience
- X-ray certification (CA State Board)
- Proficiency in dental software (Dentrix preferred)
- CPR/BLS certification
- Strong attention to detail and infection control expertise
- Excellent communication skills
- Spanish bilingual a plus