Van Ness Dental Care is a quality-driven dental office located in the vibrant Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. We are a patient-focused practice dedicated to providing high-quality, gentle, and personalized care. Our mission is centered on clinical excellence and preventive dental health. We are currently expanding our staff and are looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant to join our growing family.

The Role

As a core member of our clinical team, you will work closely with our dentists to ensure seamless patient care. You will be instrumental in keeping our daily schedule running smoothly, maintaining a pristine clinical environment, and making sure our patients feel comfortable and well-cared for from the moment they sit in the chair.

Key Responsibilities

• Chairside Assisting: Provide active, four-handed assistance to the dentist during various restorative and surgical procedures.

• Clinical Administration: Assist the dentist with accurate and detailed clinical charting during exams and procedures. Update patient record and treatment plan.

• Imaging: Take clear and accurate diagnostic X-rays.

• Operatory Management: Expertly break down, set up, and turn over operatories/bays between patients efficiently and thoroughly.

• Patient Care: Perform flossing and coronal polishing (if RDA certified).

• Sterilization: Rigorously manage the sterilization of dental equipment and instruments, adhering to all OSHA and practice hygiene protocols.

• Lab Work Management: Handle, prepare, and manage all incoming and outgoing dental lab cases (e.g., retainers, night guards).

• Digital & Traditional Impressions: Perform iTero digital scanning and take traditional impressions for restorative laboratory case submissions.

Qualifications

• Active California RDA license OR previous Dental Assisting experience.

• Current X-Ray / Radiation Safety Certification (Highly preferred).

• Current CPR/BLS Certification.

• Strong understanding of infection control and sterilization protocols.

• Excellent communication skills and a warm, comforting chairside bedside manner.

• A true team player who is proactive and willing to jump in where needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience and credentials.

• Health Insurance.

• Internal Dental benefits

• 401(k) matching (eligibility begins after meeting a specific hours threshold).

• A clean, modern, and highly organized working environment.

Schedule:

Mon - Tues 7am- 5pm

Wed - Thurs 7am-3pm

Compensation: $22-$28/hour

Job responsibilities/duties:

• Ensure patients comfort during procedures

• Preparing operatories for treatment

• Sterilizing instruments

• Directly assist dentist during procedures using four handed dentistry technique

• Take x-rays and intraoral photos

• Accurately and efficiently treatment plan based on doctor’s diagnosis

• Providing patient education and post-operative instruction

• Dental charting and coding

• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols

• Perform lab duties such as pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns

• Stock supplies and maintain equipment

• Accurately document and maintain Patient Health Information

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of DA experience

• Cerec knowledge is a plus
• Clear Aligners knowlege is a plus

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program

• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments

• Proficiency in dental patient management software such as Dentrix Ascend

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic 

Benefits:

• 401K 

• Monthly Bonus oppurtunity

• PTO

• Paid Holidays

• Sick time

Who We Are

We are a modern general dentistry practice committed to delivering gentle and high-quality dental care while providing a positive experience for every patient. Our office features advanced technology and equipment, creating an ideal environment for delivering exceptional dental care. Our team values compassion, professionalism, dedication and teamwork to ensure our patients receive the best dental care possible. 

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a highly motivated Dental Assistant who shares our commitment to quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Be a team player and have a team-oriented mindset
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work efficiently
• Previous experience with CEREC crown procedures (preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to patients
• Support team members and collaborate effectively to deliver seamless patient experiences
• Maintain strict adherence to infection control and safety protocols
• Assist the dentist during a variety of general dentistry procedures
• Design, mill and polish crowns for CEREC crown procedures
• Occasionally assist the hygienist for an assisted hygiene workflow
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and pre/post-treatment care
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation 

Our dental office aims to deliver high quality dentistry in a setting and pace that is compassionate for our patients and staff. This is a full time position in a General and Cosmetic Dental office located Mountain View, CA. Our office hours are:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm lunch between 12:00-1:30pm
• Wednesday 10:00am-7:00pm lunch between 1:30-3:00pm

Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Hospitable
• Reliable and dependable
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multitask
• Professional demeanor
• Detail oriented, efficient, highly organized, and have an extreme awareness of cross-contamination
• Ability to take quality x-rays and impressions
• Ability to make temporaries
• Team player
• CEREC & Invisalign knowledge is a plus!

Responsibilities:

• Chair-side assisting
• Sterilization
• Setting up/breaking down operatories
• Taking impressions and pouring models
• Taking x-rays (full mouth and bite-wings)
• Scheduling appointments

Pay:

• Hourly range of $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on experience and skill

Experience/Skills:

• Dental Assisting: At least 1 year
• RDA License Required
• Xray License Required
• Cerec Machine & iTero Scanning Knowledge
• Dentrix and Dexis knowledge
• YAPI knowledge a plus --- used for inter-office communication
• If you are a quality oriented person looking for job satisfaction with like-minded co-workers, we look forward to hearing from you