Job Title: Dental Assistant
About us
Since 1952, Children's Dental Health Association of San Diego has dedicated itself to providing dental services and education to underserved children in San Diego. The Association funds our Children's Dental Health Center, School-Based Program and orthodontic Programs reaching out to the children of our community. Our Center, located near downtown San Diego, has cared for generations of children. Our caring and experienced staff at the center provide a high level of care and work hard to maintain a positive environment for our deserving patients.
Join our team and help provide quality dental care and orthodontics to the underserved children of San Diego!
” Every Child Deserves a Healthy Smile”
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Lively atmosphere
- Company perks
- Safe work environment
· Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures using 4-hand dentistry
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform dental charting and documentation using electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Dentrix and Dolphin
- Assist with patient scheduling and appointment coordination
-Assist with front office duties when needed
- Conduct patient assessments and record vital signs
· Experience:
- Familiarity with orthodontics and pediatric dentistry is a plus but not a requirement.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
-Spanish speaking is a plus but not a requirement
Education
- Infection Control
- Coronal Polish
- Pit and Fissure
- Basic Life Support
- Radiograph
Compensation is based of years of experience, certifications, and licenses.
DA’s must be able to obtain an RDA license within 6 months of employment.
Working Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00AM – 4:30 PM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Vacation accrual
- Professional development assistance
- 401K
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Paid sick time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Diego, CA 92102 (Required)
Work Location: In person