Dental Assistant

Located in North San Diego near i-56.

Are you passionate about helping kids grow in confidence?! Cultivating confidence is our passion, and we do it through pediatric dentistry!

We are a laid-back practice, and we’re searching for a confident Dental Assistant or RDA who is ready to find a long-term dental home (and team) and grow with our young 4-year-old practice!

About this Position:

• Start date: ASAP
• Pay: $22.50–24.50/hr. (Helps if candidate embraces cross-training, proactive communication, and teamwork; also elevates others and takes initiative).
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, with approximately every other Thursday off.
• Chairside assisting, radiographs, cleanings, & more. We love cross-training!
• Supporting the team's daily flow with efficiency and positivity.
• Facilitating kids’ success during their dental appointments!

*Benefits & Fun: *

• Paid sick leave, one paid week of vacation, free dental care for your children (if applicable), scrub allowance, gas reimbursement (designated weeks), license renewal assistance, sponsored CE opportunities, occasional paid early-release days, Sunray swag, snacks and drinks provided regularly, work anniversary swag, free birthday lunch, dress-up days (e.g. Western Day, PJ Day), potlucks, team holiday crafts and gifts, employee recognition awards, and more.

*You’ll thrive here if you: *

• Are patient, optimistic, and great with kids.
• Are reliable.
• Are eager to learn, master new information, and willing to try (instead of playing it safe to avoid mistakes).
• Enjoy working as a team, keeping it positive, and maintaining patient flow (through cross-training and supporting one another).
• Communicate confidently as a dental professional with parents and your team.

Check out @sunraysmiles, Google reviews, & www.sunraypediatricdentistry.com.

Résumé optional. Hiring process: (1) 15-min. phone screening, (2) 3-hr working interview, (3) hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 - $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Food provided
• Free parking
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Radiation Health & Safety Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Diego, CA 92129 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Chairside assisting • Free parking • Continuing education credits • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Fuel reimbursement • Mileage reimbursement • Hourly pay • Radiation Health & Safety Certification • BLS Certification • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Full-time • Dental insurance • Dental prophylaxis • Working with children • Paid time off • Children • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Uniform allowance • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Snacks provided • In-person • Pediatric dentistry • Professional development assistance • Opportunities for advancement • Bereavement leave • Entry level • Food provided • Paid sick time