Permanent Dental Assistant Job in San Jose, CA
Working as a Dental Assistant at AACI means youâll be part of a supportive, patient-focused dental team where your skills help deliver high-quality care to diverse, high need patients. With a new office location opening, youâll benefit from new facilities and a stable schedule at a mission-driven organization. AACI values teamwork, professional development, and a positive work environment, making it a place where dental assistants can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Duties and responsibilities Support dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, handling patient needs, and sanitization of instruments and materials. Assist and perform dental procedures under direct supervision. Primary job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist chairside with procedures Take x-rays and review patient health history Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and post exam instructions. Document dental care services by charting in patient records. Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols Clinical tray set up Sterilization of room, equipment and instruments Fabricate temporary crowns and bridges Maintain inventory of dental supplies Work as part of an integrated care team Uses popular software, including medical database, scheduling, and telemedicine software. Follows all guidelines, regulations, and standards. Complete other duties and related projects as assigned. Qualifications Ability to perform the duties described above. Licensed to work in California Minimum of 1 year experience Certification from dental assisting program required Dental X-Ray Certification required Coronal polishing certification Secondary language a plus: Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese Ability to communicate well with people of diverse cultural professional and experiential backgrounds and Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships as part of a multi-disciplinary team. AACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Working conditions Work is conducted in a standard dental office environment. Occasional weekend work is required. Physical requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to see to utilize a computer screen. The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time; use hands and reach with hands and arms for activities such as typing, oral exams and surgeries, the employee is also required to talk and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
