Los Altos Family Smiles is hiring: Dental Assistant near Mountain View in Los Al

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• Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (32 hours/week)
• Schedule: 8 hour shift, no nights, no weekends 4 day work week
• Pay: $ $42.00 per hour (dependent upon experience and credentials

Who are we?

At Los Altos Family Smiles, we want to make every visit a positive experience for our patients. We are looking for the right individual to join our team

We're a team that values innovation, kindness, and teamwork. As we grow, we need a tech-savvy, patient-focused assistant to help us deliver exceptional care while growing alongside our practice.

What are we looking for?

• Ideally, at least 2 years assisting experience in dental field (RDA preferred), but we are happy to train the right person
• Someone who will help shape the office culture in a positive way and wants to work together in a team.
• Someone who is open to cross-training and lend a helping hand in various areas of the dental office
• A team member who is comfortable with using computers, cameras, bonus points for Open Dental experience

Your future role:

• Assist in procedures from restorative (crowns and fillings) and surgical treatment to various types of sedation, all while using advanced technology to deliver the best patient care
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and ensure that everything is ready for the next patient.
• Support our front office team with scheduling and patient communication when necessary.
• Provide a calming bedside manner for patients who are nervous
• Provide excellent chairside assistance (i.e. support the doctor, support the patient, and provide full-circle service to ensure the best patient experience, follow up calls, etc)
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with all team members to ensure efficient operations and smooth patient flow
• Keep things organized—sterilize instruments, maintain accurate patient records, and ensure the office is always running efficiently
• Help manage inventory and supplies to keep everything stocked and ready - including communication with necessary reps

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Pay is dependent upon experience and working interview.
• Benefits: health insurance, paid sick time, paid holidays, paid vacation, retirement plan contributions
• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a great work-life balance with our Monday-Thursday schedule (7:30 AM- 4:30 PM), and we only work a few Fridays a year
• Digital workflow: We embrace innovation You'll have access to state-of-the-art dental equipment including CBCT, iTero, intraoral cameras, laser, and more
• Free parking

How to Apply:

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• Your resume
• A few sentences about yourself and what you're looking for
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