Dental Assistant - Grass Valley Dental Care

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Dental Assistant / Sterilization Tech

Practice Name: Grass Valley Dental Care – Dr. Paul Falvey, DDS

Location: Grass Valley, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM (Enjoy 3-day weekends every week!)

Pay Rate: $20.00 -$25.00 per hour DOE

Benefits: Comprehensive ADC Benefits Package

About Our Practice

At Grass Valley Dental Care, you'll be part of a team that genuinely cares-about our patients, our community, and each other. Every day, we work together to provide compassionate, top-quality dental care in a friendly and professional setting where everyone is appreciated for their contribution. If you're looking for a workplace where your effort truly matters and your team feels like family, we'd love to meet you!

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Dental Assistant / Sterilization Tech to join our team. Your primary focus in this role will be sterilization and back-office organization, ensuring our clinical operations run seamlessly while providing key chairside and patient care support.

Key Responsibilities

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  Sterilization & Infection Control (Primary Focus): Maintain the highest standards of safety by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and treatment areas in strict compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines.

  
  


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  Patient Care & Preparation: Warmly greet and seat patients, review medical histories, and ensure a comfortable, welcoming experience prior to treatment.

  
  


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  Chairside Assistance: Assist the dentist during procedures by passing instruments, mixing materials, managing suction, and keeping treatments efficient.

  
  


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  Radiographs: Take and process quality dental X-rays as directed.

  
  


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  Charting & Documentation: Accurately log treatment details, clinical procedures, and patient notes into our dental software.

  
  


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  Inventory & Supply Management: Monitor, restock, and organize treatment rooms and clinical inventory to maintain optimal workflow.

  
  


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  Team Collaboration: Assist with front office or auxiliary duties when needed-because teamwork and flexibility are central to our culture.

  
  

Qualifications & Skills

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  Certifications:

  
  
  
  
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    Valid California Dental X-ray License (Required)

    
    
  
  
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    Infection Control Certification (Required)

    
    
  
  
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    Dental Practice Act Certification (Required)

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Attributes: Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, excellent communication, and a patient-first attitude.

  
  

Why You'll Love Working With Us

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  Predictable Hours: Fixed schedule (Mon–Thu) with continuous Friday through Sunday weekends.

  
  


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  Supportive Culture: A clean, organized, high-standard dental environment driven by mutual respect and teamwork.

  
  

How to Apply

If you are dedicated to patient safety, clinical excellence, and being a key contributor to a close-knit team, please submit your resume today!