About the Role
Bridges Dental, a boutique cosmetic and restorative dental office in Union Square, San Francisco, is seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join their team 3 days per week. The practice focuses on providing top-notch dental care in a warm and welcoming environment, making patients feel like family. The role involves assisting the dentist during procedures, completing administrative tasks like maintaining digital records, and performing some dental lab work. They are looking for a part-time, upbeat, kind, gentle, thorough, and professional assistant dedicated to exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and make them feel at ease and informed for the procedure
- Accurately record dental and medical history
- Assist Dr. Bridges during procedures and exams
- Prepare, disinfect, and sterilize dental treatment rooms, equipment, and instruments
- Follow infection control and sterilization protocols
- Take digital X-rays and photographs as needed
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
- Support the team in keeping the day running smoothly
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Strong computer and data entry skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to provide high-quality patient care
- Current digital X-ray certification and sterilization education required
- CPR certification helpful, but not necessary
- Experience and knowledge of cosmetic dental procedures highly beneficial
Skills
- Computer skills
- Data entry skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Digital X-ray operation
- Sterilization protocols
- Infection control
- Cosmetic dental procedures
Location
- Union Square, San Francisco
Work Type
- Part-time
- 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
Experience Level
- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Compensation will be higher as an RDA
Education Level
- Associate's degree from a certified school
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive Compensation based on experience
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Supportive and collaborative dental team
- Wonderful longterm patient base
- Opportunities for growth and continuing education
About the Company
- Bridges Dental is a spa-like, cosmetic and restorative, boutique dental office in the heart of Union Square, San Francisco.
- We provide top-notch dental care that makes our patients feel like family in our warm and welcoming environment.
- We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a relaxing environment.
