Registered Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant for a dental office in Del Mar, CA - Blyss Dental

Join our Del Mar, California dental practice as a skilled and compassionate Registered Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant. As a key team member, you'll contribute to exceptional patient care and ensure the smooth operation of our dental office.

If you're a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for dentistry, apply for this rewarding position.

Location: Del Mar, San Diego, CA

Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Salary Rate: Negotiable based on experience 

Responsibilities:

• Chairside Assistance: Assist the dentist during dental procedures by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring patient comfort.


• Patient Care: Greet and prepare patients for dental treatments, take dental X-rays, and maintain patient records and charts on the computer.


• Infection Control: Adhere to strict infection control protocols, maintain a clean and sterile environment, and ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials.


• Instrument Maintenance: Clean, sterilize, and organize dental instruments, as well as order and maintain dental supplies.


• Patient Education: Provide patients with oral hygiene instructions and post-operative care guidelines.


• Administrative Tasks: assist with front office duties as needed.

Skills Required:

• Dental Assisting Certification: Must be a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or have completed a Dental Assistant program


• Infection Control Knowledge: Familiarity with infection control practices and OSHA regulations and have met CA required training hours.


• Dental Software Proficiency: Experience with dental practice management software (e.g., CurveDental) is a plus. 


• Patient-Centric Approach: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with patients.


• Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail and the ability to keep treatment areas and instruments organized.


• Team Player: Collaborative attitude with the ability to work cohesively within a dental team.


• Professionalism: Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. 


• CPR Certification: Current CPR certification is needed. 


• X-ray Certification


• Cosmetic and implant dentistry knowledge is a plus.


• Digital dentistry knowledge is a plus.

Desired Qualities:

• strong eagerness to learn


• exhibit responsibility


• foster a friendly rapport with our staff and patients


• a genuine passion for dentistry