Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) / Front Office Receptionist

We are looking for a competent and friendly registered dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

We are also looking for a professional and enthusiastic Front Office Receptionist in Private dental office in Santa Rosa. Eligible candidate must exhibit great interpersonal skills and have at least 2 years of experience in a dental office front desk. Responsibilities will include scheduling, insurance verification, answering phone calls, and patient satisfaction. Part time and Full time available. [We are open to training]

Working knowledge of Open Dental is a plus, qualified applicants we want to hear from you! Competitive pay available but must commensurate with experience.

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

Maintain accurate patient records

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

High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred

Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Experience with OpenDental and Dexis is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Santa Rosa, CA 95403: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Dental Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person