Dentist jobs in Santa Maria, CA

Our work environment includes:

Growth opportunities

Are you a Dental Assistant that is warm, caring, upbeat, and hard working? Are you interested in a FUN atmosphere? You might be just the person we are looking to join our wonderful practice. Position would be full-time. We offer PTO, and competitive salary based upon experience.

We have a fun, sincere, caring doctor that is dedicated to excellent patient care. We would love a team player with a positive attitude, who is friendly, enthusiastic, efficient, and teachable-to fit right in with our office family. Our goal is for our team to enjoy a positive work environment, have fun with what they do, and help us uphold the highest standard of care for our patients.

We hope to find a team member that will enjoy their work as much as we do! Please send your resume and also include a brief explanation of your experience with dentistry and why you think you may be a good fit for this position. Thank you for your interest.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office

Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort

Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed

Sterilize instruments according to regulations

Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

Undertake lab tasks as instructed

Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Schedule appointments

Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus

Good computer skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized and reliable

Must be able to take X-rays proficiently

Must have Sterilization Certificate

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

On-the-job training

Paid sick time

Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday - Thursday

Experience:

Dental Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

California Xray license, Sterilization Certificate (Preferred)

Skills:

• General Practice
• Coronal Polishing

Benefits:

• PTO

Compensation:

• $20-$25/hour