Orthodontic Dental Assistant

This role is for a quality dental office located in Sunnyvale and we are looking for a full time (40 hours/week) Orthodontic Dental Assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Orthodontic Dental assistant should be well-organized with great attention to detail and savvy with practice management software. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations.

Skills: Experience placing Invisalign attachments and itero scanning is a must.

Compensation:
Base pay plus benefits and 401k.

Responsibilities:

* Welcome patients in the dental office

* Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort

* Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed

* Sterilize instruments according to regulations

* Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

* Undertake lab tasks as instructed

* Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

* Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

* Schedule appointments

* Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills:

* Proven experience as dental assistant

* Hands on experience with placing attachments, buttons for elastics.

* Understanding of health & safety regulations

* Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus

* Good computer skills

* Excellent communication and people skills

* Attention to detail

* Well-organized and reliable

* High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Can you commit to working monday to friday 9 am to 6pm.

Experience:
Dental assisting: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person