Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Trident Smiles Dental - Sunnyvale, CA

This role is for a quality dental office located in Sunnyvale and we are looking for a full time (40 hours/week) Orthodontic Dental Assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Orthodontic Dental assistant should be well-organized with great attention to detail and savvy with practice management software. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. Skills: Experience placing Invisalign attachments and itero scanning is a must. Compensation: Base pay plus benefits and 401k. 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 dental room clean and well-stocked * Schedule appointments * Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Skills: * Proven experience as dental assistant * Hands on experience with placing attachments, buttons for elastics. * Understanding of health & safety regulations * Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus * Good computer skills * Excellent communication and people skills * Attention to detail * Well-organized and reliable * High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Can you commit to working monday to friday 9 am to 6pm. Experience: Dental assisting: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Required) Registered Dental Assistant (Required) Work Location: In person

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