Silicon Valley Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics - Sunnyvale·Sunnyvale, California
Provide pediatric and orthodontic dental assistance in a modern, paperless office environment. Responsibilities include greeting families, educating patients, and performing clinical tasks in the chair.
Overview We are seeking qualified and highly motivated Pediatric and Orthodontic Dental Assistants to be positive long-term additions to our office. We are a modern, paperless dental office equipped with digital X-rays and electronic charts. We are open Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm and Saturdays 8 am - 1 pm ***Saturday availability is a requirement for this position***
RDA preferred X-ray/Radiology, Coronal Polishing, N20, and Sealant certifications Knowledge of Open Dental/Cloud 9 software is a plus Bilingual in Spanish is preferred Must be willing to travel to our sister locations on occasion, if needed A warm and friendly personality that can greet and care for our patients and their families well Eagerness to learn Good communication skills, phone skills, greeting families, educating, and caring for patients in the chair Attention to detail and efficiency are of prime importance We offer competitive pay and team bonuses We look forward to hearing from you! Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees are eligible This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is Dependable - more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Job Type: Full-timePay: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour, plus bonus opportunities
401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Schedule 8-hour shift Weekends as needed Work Location: In person INDHRDA03
RDA certification is preferred along with certifications in X-ray, Coronal Polishing, N20, and Sealants. Candidates must be available to work Saturdays and be willing to travel to sister locations occasionally.
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