Registered Dental Assistant or Experienced DA

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled registered dental assistant ready for a leadership position with our Children's Primary Dental Group and Orthodontics team in San Marcos. We are looking for candidates with excellent customer service, who has experience in leading and directing clinical teams towards office goals and who are well-organized with great attention to detail. We offer very competitive salary with a premium on experience. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities
Welcome customers in the dental office
Leadership role with clinical team
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist
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
Dentrix
Bilingual English and Spanish Preferred
Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
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; RDA Certificate
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Bereavement leave
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person