AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)

Registered Dental Assistant

AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)  •  $34.24 - $47.56/hr  •  San Jose, CA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location Dual Location - San Jose, CA 95128 Salary Range $30.00 - $34.24 Hourly

Come join a brand-new dental team and facility opening in Spring 2026!

AACI is seeking qualified dental professionals for this exciting new company milestone.

Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, handling patient needs, and sterilization of instruments. Assists and performs dental procedures under direct supervision.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Assist chairside with procedures.
  • Take x-rays and review patient health history.
  • Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and post exam instructions.
  • Document dental care services by charting in patient records.
  • Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Clinical tray set up.
  • Sterilization of room, equipment, and instruments
  • Fabricate temporary crowns and bridges.
  • Perform procedures as allowed by Dental Board of California and as directed by Dentist.
  • Maintain inventory of dental supplies
  • Work as part of an integrated care team
  • Use common software, including medical database and scheduling software.
  • Follow all guidelines, regulations, and standards.
  • Complete other duties and related projects as assigned.



Qualifications

Education &

Experience:

  • A current Registered Dental Assistant License
  • One year or more of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant
  • Coronal polishing certification
  • California Sealant Certification highly desirable
  • Experience with Dexis digital x-ray software
  • Experience fabricating Night guards and bleach trays
  • Experience performing Zoom teeth whitening.
  • Experience assisting other dental specialties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to perform the duties described above.
  • Knowledge of EPIC electronic Health Records System
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
  • Proficiency in verbal and written English is required; proficiency in a second language (especially Spanish, Mandarin, or Vietnamese) is desirable.

Competencies

  • Ability to communicate well with people of diverse cultural professional and experiential backgrounds
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Working conditions

  • Work is primarily conducted in a standard Dental office environment. Utilizes language interpretation services as needed.
  • Exposure to all patient elements, including communicable disease and blood borne pathogens.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; see to utilize a computer screen; frequently use hands; and reach with hands and arms for activities such as keyboarding and dental procedures.

AACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)

About AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)

AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement), founded in 1973, serves individuals and families with cultural humility, sensitivity and respect, advocating for and serving the marginalized and ethnic communities in Santa Clara County. AACI’s staff of 200+ speak over 40 different languages and dialects to best serve our diverse community.

Our mission is to strengthen the resilience and hope of our diverse community members by improving their health and well-being. Our vision for the future is that everyone in our diverse community is healthy, safe and well.

Our many programs address the health and well-being of the individual and advances our belief in providing care that goes beyond just health, but also provides people a sense of hope and new possibilities. Current programs include behavioral and primary health services, substance abuse prevention and treatment, center for survivors of torture, shelter and services for domestic violence and human trafficking survivors, senior center, youth programs, and community advocacy.

For more information, please visit www.aaci.org or call (408) 975-2730.

All are welcome at AACI. AACI strives to foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, and cared for. We celebrate the diversity of our clients and employees, and strive to provide services in a way that acknowledges and honors differences in: sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, range of abilities, and/or financial means.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
San Jose, CA
Year Founded
1973
Website
aaci.org
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