
full-time 6 days ago
Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant (DA/RDA) - Brand New Pleasanton Office
Live & Smile Dental & Orthodontics
Pleasanton, CA
25 - 38/hr
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Open Dental Software
Office Tour & Photos
Job Description
Who Are We?
We are a multidisciplinary dental office (General, Ortho, OS, Perio) with an exceptional team who values high-quality, patient-centric care, quality communication and collaboration, and positive energy. We were voted BEST DENTIST IN DUBLIN in 2025 and are bringing that same care to our beautiful, brand new, state of the art facility in Pleasanton, and we are looking for talent to join our team!
This is a full-time position beginning immediately.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for dentistry and serving others. Additionally, this candidate should be a strong communicator, a team player, a quick learner, who has good emotional management, who is humble, positive, and solution-oriented.
We are looking for someone to utilize their skill-sets, passion, and solution-based thinking to support the practice's mission to provide an environment that exceeds the expectations of our patients and dental team. We are seeking individuals to join our team who have the following qualities:
Quick learner
Self starter, can work independently
Positive attitude, energetic, friendly
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Punctual, dependable
Organized, detail-oriented and proactive
Good work ethic
Ethical, high integrity
Team-oriented and accountable
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two years of experience working as a dental assistant REQUIRED
Knowledge of Infection control and Dental Practice Act REQUIRED
Experience with Open Dental software PREFERRED
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
RDA License (Preferred)
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Infection Control Certification (Required)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW:
Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist during procedures
Anticipate doctor needs and keep schedule flowing
Assist the dentist in patient care, provide patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care
Take oral/facial images, digital xrays, digital scan
Prepare, sterilize and maintain dental instruments, equipment and environment
Help deliver an excellent patient experience
SCHEDULE:
4 - 5 days a week
Mondays - Fridays
Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
We are a multidisciplinary dental office (General, Ortho, OS, Perio) with an exceptional team who values high-quality, patient-centric care, quality communication and collaboration, and positive energy. We were voted BEST DENTIST IN DUBLIN in 2025 and are bringing that same care to our beautiful, brand new, state of the art facility in Pleasanton, and we are looking for talent to join our team!
This is a full-time position beginning immediately.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for dentistry and serving others. Additionally, this candidate should be a strong communicator, a team player, a quick learner, who has good emotional management, who is humble, positive, and solution-oriented.
We are looking for someone to utilize their skill-sets, passion, and solution-based thinking to support the practice's mission to provide an environment that exceeds the expectations of our patients and dental team. We are seeking individuals to join our team who have the following qualities:
Quick learner
Self starter, can work independently
Positive attitude, energetic, friendly
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Punctual, dependable
Organized, detail-oriented and proactive
Good work ethic
Ethical, high integrity
Team-oriented and accountable
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two years of experience working as a dental assistant REQUIRED
Knowledge of Infection control and Dental Practice Act REQUIRED
Experience with Open Dental software PREFERRED
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
RDA License (Preferred)
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Infection Control Certification (Required)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW:
Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist during procedures
Anticipate doctor needs and keep schedule flowing
Assist the dentist in patient care, provide patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care
Take oral/facial images, digital xrays, digital scan
Prepare, sterilize and maintain dental instruments, equipment and environment
Help deliver an excellent patient experience
SCHEDULE:
4 - 5 days a week
Mondays - Fridays
Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Chairside assisting
• Teamwork
• Registered Dental Assistant
• Accountability
• Communication skills
• Proactiveness
• Infection Control Certification
• Certified Dental Assistant
• BLS Certification
• X-Ray Certification
• Teamwork
• Registered Dental Assistant
• Accountability
• Communication skills
• Proactiveness
• Infection Control Certification
• Certified Dental Assistant
• BLS Certification
• X-Ray Certification
About Live & Smile Dental & Orthodontics
Live & Smile Dental & Orthodontics has been providing top-quality dental care combined with heartfelt compassion for Alameda County patients since 2011. The skilled team offers a range of services designed to meet dental goals within a welcoming environment that feels like home, ensuring a positive experience and lasting smiles.