We are a friendly and well-established general practice with a loyal patient base. Our office offers the latest cutting-edge technology and our focus is our commitment to quality patient care. We are looking for a part time Sterilization tech/ DA/RDA to join our team! This role is from 8:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Thursdays with the potential of adding on more hours in the future. If you love making patients smile and enjoy a fast-paced work environment, we want you!
Dental Office (located in Rancho Bernardo)
Compensation: $20-$25/ hr (Depending on experience)
Employment type: Part-time (Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 2:30pm, No weekends!)
What You’ll Do:
- Patient Care: Greet and prepare patients for treatments, ensuring comfort and answering questions.
- Assisting the Dentist: Assist during dental implant procedures, restorative treatments, and other advanced services.
- Treatment Preparation: Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed for procedures.
- Radiography: Take high-quality digital X-rays, CT scans, and impressions as directed by the dentist.
- Sterilization: Sterilize instruments according to regulations, maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Infection Control: Pass instruments and materials to the dentist while adhering to infection control protocols.
- Laboratory Support: Assist with dental impressions, models, and other lab procedures.
- Patient Education: Provide post-operative care instructions and follow-up as necessary.
- Back Office Maintenance and Organization: Order and maintain dental supplies and inventory, keeping track of stock levels and restocking as necessary
What We’re Looking For:
- 1 or more years as a Sterilization tech and/or Dental Assistant in a dental office
- Professional and on-time
- Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, perform bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping, and be able to stand, sit, or walk
- Lift/Carry/Push/Pull Items that Weigh up to 30lbs without assistance
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or relevant experience
- CPR certification
- X-ray certification/license in accordance with state regulations
- Strong knowledge of dental instruments, procedures, and terminology
- Proficiency in infection control and sterilization techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment and be detail-oriented
- Experience with Dentrix or similar dental software is a plus
Skills:
- General Practice
- Coronal Polishing
- Digital X-rays
- Intraoral Photos
- Dentrix
Chairside Assistance:
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and proper instrument and equipment setup.
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures, providing chairside support and anticipating the dentist's needs.
- Pass instruments and materials to the dentist, while maintaining proper infection control protocols.
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) as directed by the dentist.
- Assist with dental impressions, models, and other laboratory procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Sterilization and Maintenance:
- Follow strict infection control protocols, including proper sterilization and disinfection of dental instruments and equipment.
- Clean and maintain dental equipment and treatment areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
If you’re ready to be part of our family practice, we’d love to meet you!
Expected hours: 24 per week
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
Work Location: In person