Dental Assistant

Bilingual Dental Assistant (Spanish)

We are seeking a skilled and bilingual (Spanish) Dental Assistant to enhance our practice's efficiency and ensure a positive patient experience. As a key member of our team, you will provide exceptional customer service, manage administrative and basic dental tasks, and support our dentist in delivering top-notch care.

Responsibilities:

- Greet and welcome patients to the office

- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort

- Set up and organize instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures

- Sterilize instruments and maintain adherence to infection control regulations

- Assist the dentist with 4-handed dentistry

- Perform laboratory tasks as directed

- Provide patients with oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

- Maintain a clean and well-stocked dental room

- Schedule patient appointments

- Keep accurate patient records and assist with payment processing

Skills:

- Bilingual in Spanish

- Proven experience as a dental assistant

- Proficient in dental instruments and sterilization techniques

- Knowledge of health and safety regulations

- Ability to perform non-surgical tasks, such as coronal polishing, is a plus

- Strong computer skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Attention to detail and well-organized

- High school diploma; completion of dental assistant school preferred

- Additional certifications or training (e.g., EFDA) are advantageous

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting at $16.00 per hour

Expected Hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8-hour shifts

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- San Diego, CA 92115: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person