Are you looking for consistent full-time hours in a high-quality environment? Do you need fringe benefits you're not currently getting? Are you eager to use (or learn) the latest in dental technology like Cerec, lasers, implants, All-on-four? Consider joining our growing dental team as a Dental Assistant!
SLO Smiles is a family-owned and operated (not corporate), top-rated, progressive, dental practice in San Luis Obispo. We hire top performers and successful team members end up staying for a long time.
This is a full-time position and includes full benefits: paid vacation, paid sick, medical and vision insurance, Simple IRA with match, uniform benefit, bonus pay, plus more.
Hours of work is Mon-Fri and will sometimes require some early morning starts (6:30 AM), some late evenings (6:00 PM), but not all in the same day.
Our ideal candidate will have some dental assisting experience and their x-ray license. We will train the rest. If you have dental office experience in general but no chairside experience, that's OK! We are willing to train the right person.
Dental Assistant Qualifications and Duties
- This position assists our doctors chair side.
- Intermediate computer skills are necessary to navigate the software, utilize e-mails with attachments, enter patient notes, prepare treatment plans, understand proper file storage, and troubleshoot errors.
- Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for dental procedures.
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized dental office environment.
- Current, valid RDA license is a plus.
- Proficient in aseptic technique and infection control protocols
- Ability to take accurate vital signs and record patient information
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy guidelines
- Experience with dental software, such as Dexis and Eaglesoft
- Experience with paperless systems and Cerec restorations strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals
- Reliable, consistence attendance is required
About us
We're listeners, not lecturers. At SLO Smiles, we understand that dental care is different from dental work. Family-owned in San Luis Obispo since 1977, our dentists and care professionals put patients first and love what we do. Our team specializes in whole body health, and together, we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care with a wide array of specialty services available.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license? (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Luis Obispo, CA 93401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person