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Position: Looking for a 2-4 days per week Dental Assistant (DA or RDA) for immediate employment.

Our Office: We are a fast-paced, friendly dental office located in Pleasanton. We love our patients and have a lot of fun taking care of our patients. We are looking for someone that fits our culture and can join our work family.

Essential Duties:

• Perform functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties
• Setting up and cleaning up treatment rooms in accordance to infection control guidelines
• Sterilize instruments and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Prepare tray setups and assisting doctors during dental procedures (fillings, crowns & bridge, implants, oral surgery and perio surgery)
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist chairside
• Building good rapport with our patients
• Clean and maintain a sterile and cheerful environment.
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures of the patient in an efficient and timely manner at the direction of the dentist (with proper certification)
• Maintain adequate supply levels for the office and replenishing as needed.
• Properly maintain the equipment and instruments.
• Instruct patients on general and post-operative oral health care.
• Maintain and update Back Office Manual regularly
• Assist the dentist on recording patient chart and notes.
• Polish Teeth (with proper licenses and certifications)
• Checking in patients and collecting payments
• Answering phone calls and scheduling patients. Will be required to be cross-trained to do front office duties as well.

Requirements and Preferred Qualities: We are looking for someone who is

• Great team-player
• Punctual
• Responsible
• Strong work ethic
• Willing to learn
• Positive attitude