Experienced Full-time Dental Assistant

About Us

Baywest Family Dental is looking for an experienced, dependable, and organized Dental Assistant to join our friendly and professional team. We are seeking someone who is passionate about patient care, knowledgeable in dental procedures, and able to help keep our office running smoothly and efficiently.

If you have strong clinical skills, enjoy working with patients, and can take initiative while supporting your team, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment for patient care.
• Follow proper sterilization, infection control, and safety protocols.
• Maintain dental equipment and ensure instruments are properly cleaned and organized.
• Monitor dental supplies, manage inventory, and place supply orders as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of dental experience.
• Previous experience working as a Dental Assistant is required.
• Strong knowledge of dental instruments, dental supplies, and dental procedures is required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Availability to work the full-time schedule outlined below.

Preferred Software Experience

Experience with the following dental software is an asset:

• Open Dental
• Weave (phones and patient communication)
• Dental Intel (paperless forms and consents)
• Dexis and Romexis (digital X-rays)

Work Schedule

• Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Alternating Fridays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and/or alternating Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Additional scheduling details will be discussed during the interview.

Compensation & Benefits

• $21.00–$26.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

If you meet the experience requirements and are ready to bring your skills and positive attitude to our practice, we would love to hear from you!

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 3 years (Required)
• chairside assisting and sterilization protocols: 3 years (Required)
• managing dental inventory and ordering supplies: 3 years (Preferred)
• Dental terminology: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person