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Dental Assistant

  • California, Fremont

  • 06/22/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Description:
    A Dental Assistant at Client ) provides chairside assistance, conducts infection control, and performs patient education. Responsibilities span direct clinical care and light administrative duties, requiring a balance of technical dental skills and compassionate community-focused service.

    Core Responsibilities
    1. Chairside Assisting: Anticipate the needs of the dentist during procedures, pass instruments, manage suction, and prepare dental materials.
    2. Patient Prep & Comfort: Review medical and dental histories, record vital signs, and help patients feel relaxed.
    3. Infection Control: Sterilize and disinfect instruments, prepare treatment rooms according to OSHA protocols, and maintain safety standards.
    4. Laboratory Duties: Pour and trim study casts, fabricate custom impression trays, and clean removable appliances.
    5. Administrative Support: Assist with patient scheduling, answer phones, and manage appointment check-in/out.

    Key Qualifications
    1. Certifications: Valid California Dental Assistant (DA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license.
    2. Additional Licenses: Often requires a CA X-ray license, Coronal Polishing, and Sealant licenses.
    3. Education: High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of an accredited dental assisting program.
    4. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical assisting experience is typically preferred.
    5. Languages: Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish, Vietnamese, Farsi, or Mandarin) is highly desirable to serve diverse Bay Area communities.
    6. Certifications: Active CPR certification. Community Focus: Experience or strong interest in public health and serving underserved populations.
    7. Physical Demands: Requires extensive standing, walking, bending, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
    8. Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to effectively teach patients oral hygiene and post-operative care.

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