RDA for San Ramon office-6 month maternity leave coverage Apr to Oct

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

San Ramon, CA

Job Description

We are a high-tech cosmetic and general dental practice in San Ramon looking for a stellar Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to cover our RDA-EF2 while she's on maternity leave. This is a full time (M-TH) position for 6 months, beginning as early as April 15 and extending to the first week of October, when our dental assistant will return to the office. Ideally we'd like 1 candidate but are willing to consider 2 people with split days if it's a good fit.

You will be the dentist's "wingman/woman" and ensure each procedure runs smoothly and efficiently and the doctor runs on time. You bring a great energy, positive can-do attitude and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure that we provide the best patient experience. You're well-organized with great attention to detail and have exceptional technical and communication skills.

Our team is like family and we have a lot of fun together, whether it's happy hour or our quarterly team outing. We also believe in work-life balance and have a "work hard, play hard" philosophy where we give it our all on our 4 patient-focused days and then enjoy time off with our families.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the operatories clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Proven experience with chairside assisting
• X-ray certified
• CPR certified
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Great computer skills- we are a fully digital office using Dentrix, Cerec, iTero Scanning, digital x-rays and more
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable