Dental Assistant - Mission Valley Dental Arts - San Diego, CA

We are a well established private office in the heart of San Diego . We are seeking a team-oriented Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant to join our team. As a RA or RDA, you will play a crucial role in assisting the dentist and providing quality dental care to our patients. This is a full-time Monday to Friday position. We offer competitive pay and have a bonus structure (general & specialty), health benefits, vision plan, dental discounts, 401K with matching, Roth 401K, gym membership, Core value award, . We need someone with experience and great attitude! Looking for a warm, calm, positive person to add to our dental team. Our top priorities are Patient care and being a valued member of our team. If you love working with patients, are a dedicated team player with a great attitude...we may have a place for you in our office! Key Responsibilities: 1. Chairside Assistance: - Assist the dentist during all dental procedures, including restorations, crowns, and inlays/onlays. - Prepare dental instruments, materials, and the patient for treatment. - Ensure infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and workspaces. 2. CEREC Expertise: - Take digital impressions using CEREC technology for single-visit dental restorations. - Design and fabricate crowns, veneers, inlays/onlays, and other restorations using CEREC CAD/CAM software. - Operate and maintain the CEREC milling unit to produce high-quality dental restorations. - Educate patients on the CEREC process and the benefits of same-day restorations. 3. Patient Care: - Provide pre- and post-operative care instructions to patients. - Ensure patient comfort throughout procedures. - Manage patient records and update treatment plans accordingly. 4. Practice Management: - Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the dental operatory. - Monitor dental supplies and equipment, ensuring all material including CEREC materials are available. - Follow up with patients regarding their restorations and next steps in treatment. 5. Technology & Equipment: - Troubleshoot basic CEREC software or hardware issues. - Stay updated on the latest advancements in CEREC technology and incorporate them into the practice. Flexibility is a must at this position as you may have to put in a bit of overtime. Benefits: Health insurance Vision insurance Employee discount Bonus structure (general & specialty) 401K & Roth 401K with up to 3.5% matching Free parking Paid sick time Paid time off Platinum Gym membership for 2 Quarterly team building Core value award We offer an outstanding work/life balance: Mondays and Friday work hours. If you are a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this Registered Dental Assistant position. Join our team of dedicated professionals in delivering high-quality dental services to our community. Note: All positions at our practice are paid positions. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00-30.00 per hour – based on experience Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the employer. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for dental care and a commitment to providing exceptional patient experiences, we encourage you to apply for this position. Expected hours: 40 hours in the future Schedule: No nights No weekends Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Free parking Gym membership Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): How do you manage sterilization and room turnover during a busy schedule? What procedures are you most comfortable assisting with? How comfortable are you learning new technology and protocols? How would your coworkers describe your energy and building relationships with patients? Are you comfortable being cross-trained and held accountable in both back and front if need be? Would you be interested in doing Aesthetic procedures as we also have an Aesthetic line of business? It has a separate bonus structure. Work Location: In person

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