Pediatric Dental Assistant

Career Changing Opportunity in a Pediatric Dental Practice!

If you have ever wanted to work one-on-one with children, we have a wonderful opportunity for Dental Assistants (DA) in our pediatric practice. California Dental Board regulations now allow dental assistants the opportunity to do cleanings (Prophies) for patients without requiring an RDA license. Our office will pay for the three required courses needed to begin: CPR, Infection Control and Coronal Polishing. And we will train you on how to work with children and teens. It's an incredibly rewarding career!

Come be a part of a winning team! Winner of the Marin IJ Readers' Choice award for Best Children's Dentist and SF Gate Best of Bay Area Pediatric Dentist, we strive to ensure that every child receives exceptional oral care in a positive, encouraging, and fun environment. Our well established practice has the resources to offer a competitive salary, full benefits and an encouraging, supportive work environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level. We are a successful, growing, upbeat pediatric dental office with locations in Greenbrae and Mill Valley. Our team of experienced pediatric specialists are looking for a competent Dental Assistant (DA) who is a strong team player and is committed to providing exceptional patient care. This position has significant opportunity for advancement and will be a fantastic fit for a well spoken, conscientious, and warm person with exceptional people and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of chairside assisting
• Prepare patients and their families for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Ensuring infection control protocols are strictly observed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Prophies and instructions for oral hygiene with children
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Patient set-up and clean-up
• Basic office upkeep

As an DA in our practice, you are NOT required to process insurance forms or collect payments.

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical dental tasks
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Strong and supportive team player

We will pay for the necessary certification courses if needed.

This is a 5 day per week full-time opportunity with full benefits after an introductory period. We are open occasional Saturdays and can provide additional work hours on a volunteer basis. Scrub uniforms are provided. CE units are completed as an office team.

Medical, 401k, PTO, Bonuses

• $22-$28/hour