Dental professional opportunity: Dental Assistant in San Jose, CA

Our outstanding private dental practice is seeking an exceptional Dental Assistant for an opportunity to join our dedicated team.

Who We Are

At our practice, we're dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where patients feel valued and supported throughout their dental journey. Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to promote comfort and efficiency, featuring the latest advancements in dental technology, like CBCT, Intraoral scanner, intraoral camera, digital radiographs, lasers etc. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term patient relationships built on trust and exceptional service.

Who We're Looking For

We invite motivated, reliable, trustworthy professionals who share our vision of delivering outstanding dental care to apply. As part of our team, you'll enjoy opportunities for professional growth, ongoing education, and collaboration with experienced colleagues. While experience is beneficial, we encourage recent graduates and career changers who demonstrate potential and enthusiasm for excellence in dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with practice protocols and regulatory requirements
• Ensure efficient workflow and task completion within designated timelines
• 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
• Maintain lab logs
• Ensure inventory management 

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing 
• Good at intraoral scanning 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
• Additional certification or training is an asset