What are the responsibilities and job description for the Work with Children - Pediatric Dental Assistant (RDA or DA!) position at Smile Stories Pediatric Dentistry?
About us
Our office is looking to add a cheerful, communicative and reliable dental assistant (DA or RDA) to join our expanding team. The right candidate must love working with children and be dependable. We can train everything else.
We are currently hiring for 4 days per week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays full-day (8:15 AM - 5:15 PM).
For more information about our office, please check out our website: www.smilestoriesdental.com. If interested, please respond with a brief cover letter. Thank you.
Benefits
- Pay range $25-$35 per hour
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Pay
- Vacation Time (PTO) after one year
- 401(K) automatic contribution
- Profit Sharing
- Friendly work environment
- Single location, no evening or weekend work hours.
- Work location has free onsite parking in the building's private lot, is right off of the I-101 Ralston Exit, and is one block away from the Belmont Caltrain Station for easy access and commute.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and parents in the dental office/treatment area.
- Take dental radiographs (Dental x-ray certificate is required)
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Sterilize and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Inventory
- Maintain accurate patient records
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience as dental assistant a plus, although not required. New grads welcome--we are willing to train the right person.
- Certification in CA infection control and dental radiography required
- Certification in coronal polishing and/or dental sealants preferred
- Basic Life Support
- Adequate computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- Additional certification or training, or prior experience working with children and/or customer service is an asset
- Be a motivated and positive team member! We look forward to meeting you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
License/Certification:
- California dental radiation certification (Preferred)
- California Infection Control Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35