Dental Aide (2202) - Department of Public Health - H00207

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

- Application Opening – October 9, 2026
- Application Deadline - Application filing will close on or after October 16, 2026
- Salary : $87,724-$106,652 Annually
- Appointment Type : Permanent Civil Service
- Recruitment ID : CBT-2202-H00207
- Work Arrangement: Onsite

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings.

The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Under supervision, assists a dentist during the examination and treatment of dental patients by preparing and arranging dental instruments and equipment; assists in oral surgical and dental procedures; makes entries on examination and treatment, records; takes and develops dental X-rays; and performs related duties as required.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

The 2202 Dental Aide performs other related duties as assigned/required.

Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/

VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.

- Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Responsibilities

Makes appointments for patients, keeps records of patients admitted, results of examinations, dental work performed, number of patients seen.; Prepares and arranges dental instruments, equipment and accessories on trays ready for use, sterilizes and maintains dental instruments and equipment, keeps a sufficient amount of dental supplies available, mixes and maintains supplies of sterilizing and other solutions.; Provides chair-side assistance to dental providers in all phases of clinical dentistry including oral surgery, pediatrics, and other procedures.; Takes and develops dental X-rays, cleans and prepares X-ray machine, mounts X-ray film, mixes and maintains supplies of developing and fixing solutions.; Types communications, monthly and annual reports, budget requests for dental supplies and equipment, keeps office and equipment in neat, clean, and sanitary condition.; Provides preventative services including coronal polishing, topical fluoride application, and oral health education.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience as a Dental Aide, AND; LICENSE: Possession of a current and valid Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license; Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.; One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).