Temp-to-Hire Registered Dental Assistant

We are offering a rare temp-to-hire opportunity for a Registered Dental Assistant to join our team during a maternity leave coverage period, with the potential for long-term placement.

Registered Dental Assistant & Front Office Patient Coordinator (Temp-to-Hire)
Location: Banker’s Hill – San Diego, near Balboa Park

Our practice currently includes one doctor, three hygienists, two registered dental assistants, and two front office administrators. With our growing patient base, maintaining a strong two-person front office team is essential to ensuring a seamless and efficient patient experience.

Our office is beautifully located across from Balboa Park and offers complimentary parking for staff and patients. We are known for our warm, personable approach to care and our commitment to providing timely, high-quality service in a respectful and enjoyable work environment.

The Ideal Candidate Is:

Professional, friendly, and highly competent
Reliable, resourceful, and team-oriented
Experienced in general dentistry front office procedures
Willing to assist with back-office support when needed (room turnover, sterilization, perio charting, scheduling hygiene recare appointments)

Front Office Patient Coordinator Responsibilities

The Patient Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining the hygiene schedule and supporting the doctor’s production schedule while delivering exceptional service to our patients.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Greeting patients warmly
Answering phones and emails
Scheduling and confirming appointments
Presenting treatment plans
Managing hygienist schedules
Insurance verification and billing
Financial arrangements and payment collection
Ongoing patient communication and follow-up
Reactivation/inactivation outreach through letters and correspondence
Coordination with specialty offices

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of receptionist experience in General Dentistry (Required)
Associate degree (Required)
Minimum 4 years of Microsoft Office and Excel experience (Required)
Eaglesoft experience preferred (willing to train the right candidate)
Dental assisting experience is a plus
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Position Details

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (32 hours/week)
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person

Benefits

401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Employee discount
Free parking
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training