Dental Assistant

Bridges Dental•San Francisco, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Bridges Dental is a spa-like, cosmetic and restorative, boutique dental office in the heart of Union Square, San Francisco. Our practice is seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays). We provide top-notch dental care that makes our patients feel like family in our warm and welcoming environment. You will assist the dentist during exams and dental procedures, complete administrative tasks such as maintaining digital dental records, and perform some dental lab work. We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a relaxing environment and are looking for a part-time, fabulous, upbeat, kind, gentle, thorough, and professional assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate has an associate's degree from a certified school and previous experience as a Dental Assistant. Registered Dental Assistant not necessary, but competitive compensation based on experience and will be higher as an RDA. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you! Our current assistant is moving out of the country at the end of August, so we are looking for a special team member to replace her before she leaves. We are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of a smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long-lasting smiles! While having an expertise in esthetic dentistry, Dr. Bridges is trained to ensure all dental needs are met. Whether it's proactive, preventive composite fillings or porcelain inlays, onlays, and crowns to replace old silver amalgam fillings, he's here to make sure dental health is optimized and as safe and comfortable as possible.

Requirements

Current digital X-ray certification and sterilization education required
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
CPR certification helpful, but not necessary
Experience and knowledge of cosmetic dental procedures highly beneficial

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