Dental Assistant

Specialty1 Partners • Berkeley, California, United States • $20 - $28 / hour • 2m ago

Our office, EndoCare - Berkeley, is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice.

We are looking for a talented and skilled Dental Assistant to help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient. This is a traveling position between our 3 locations: Oakland, Alameda, and Berkeley. Here is what you need to know about the role, our team and why we could be the right next step in your career.

Your Responsibilities

You will ensure excellent patient service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the Dentist's shoulders. You will be focused on ensuring that the patients' needs, concerns, and questions are answered. You will help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable during their visit, being the patients go to resource during their visit which includes the following:

Welcoming patients to the dental office
Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort
Selecting and set up instruments, equipment, and supplies
Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
Scheduling appointments and post op visits
Maintaining accurate patient records
Assisting with payment procedures
Ability to travel between our three locations: Oakland, Alameda, and Berkeley

As one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Your Background

You are a resourceful dental assistant who loves helping patients receive the experience they deserve and helping the Dentist to provide it. You're excited by the prospect of a patient leaving your office in a healthier, stronger, and more comfortable / happier being, each and every day. You're a kind, passionate and collaborative problem-solver who is able to proactively adjust to shifting priorities, and values the chance to make an important impact.

You also have the following:

At least 1-2 years of proven experience as dental assistant, specialty is preferred
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
A strong attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
A high school diploma
A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
An active state radiology license (if required by law)

If this sounds like you, you will fit right in with the team!

Why You Should Join Our Team

A career with us is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of Specialty dental care. Dental Assistants, Sterilization Technicians, Specialists, Office Managers, Patient Care Coordinators and many more all work together to improve the patient care experience and great clinical results.

We strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. You will also find a culture of continuous learning and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work and everywhere in between.

Your Benefits & Perks

BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options
VSP Vision Coverage
Principal PPO Dental Insurance
Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
Short-term & Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance Coverage
401(k)
HSA / FSA Account Access
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Services Package
Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
Paid Time Off
Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
Strong culture of honesty and teamwork

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Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.

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