Dental Assistant

About us

Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Santee is excited to announce we have expanded our office. We are patient focused, fun, engaging and our goal is to provide excellent pediatric and orthodontic services to the greater San Diego area.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including medical insurance, dental coverage, paid time off, and 401K with 3% matching. Join our team and help provide the best pediatric and orthodontic dental experiences for the greater San Diego area

*Be Friendly, Be Helpful, Be Better*

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities
• Lively atmosphere
• Company perks
• Safe work environment

Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures using 4-hand dentistry
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform dental charting and documentation using electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Open Dental and Dolphin
- Assist with patient scheduling and appointment coordination
- Conduct patient assessments and record vital signs

Experience:
- Familiarity with orthodontics and pediatric dentistry is a plus
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Education

• Infection Control
• Coronal Polish
• Pit and Fissure
• Basic Life Support
• Radiograph

Compensation is based of years of experience, certifications and licenses.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person