Company Description

At Designing Smiles San Francisco, our mission is to give the best available dental and oral care services to you and your family. With our comprehensive dental services, our expert dentists ensure excellent dental care for every patient. Designing Smiles San Francisco provides the best-in-class general and cosmetic dentistry services that help you achieve your goals of oral health. We offer a wide range of minimally invasive dental procedures to enhance the beauty of your smile. Our expert and experienced dentist in San Francisco thoroughly examines your dental and oral condition before determining a treatment plan for you. We communicate honestly with our patients regarding their dental health issues and ensures transparency.

To learn more about our office, check out our website here: https://www.designingsmilessanfrancisco.com/

Job Description

Dental Assistants are an integral member of our team and help foster our clinically led culture. From being the doctor’s right hand, to having the ability to connect with patients, and striving to provide the best patient experience, Dental Assistants are a key contributor to the success of our practice. By joining our team, you will have: 

• Work Life Balance 

• 3 Weeks Collective Paid Time Off & 8 Paid Holidays 

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits 

• 401k Match 

• Professional Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures while helping patients feel comfortable 

• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment 

• Take dental radiographs (x-rays) 

• Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment 

• Provide patients with follow-up instructions following all dental treatment procedures 

• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health 

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify 

• X-ray certification where state regulations specify 

Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a clinical working environment where potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens is possible. Requires prolonged periods of standing, leaning, and bending. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.