Experienced Dental Assistant
Job Description
Join our small, patient-focused dental practice as our lead dental assistant!
We’re looking for an experienced Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant who thrives with clinical independence, enjoys building strong patient relationships, and wants a long-term, rewarding role.
Why you’ll love it here:
- Work as the trusted, primary assistant in a supportive, team-oriented environment
- Part-time schedule (Wednesdays 8am-4pm, with possibility to add on days)
- Competitive pay depending on experience: $28–38/hour, plus performance-based raises & bonuses
- Paid sick time, PTO, retirement plan, and employee dental discounts
- Guaranteed lunch breaks, monthly office treats, and thoughtful scheduling to support work-life balance
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
Your role:
- Chairside assisting, digital X-rays, iTero scans, impressions, and intraoral photos
- Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments
- Enter visit notes and periodontal charting, ensuring accurate patient records
- Inventory management
- Provide patient education and post-op instructions
- Support daily office workflow and team as needed
You are:
- A DA/RDA with 2+ years of experience
- Certified in CPR, X-ray, and coronal polishing
- Comfortable working independently as the primary assistant
- A team player who naturally pitches in where needed
- Known for being reliable, personable, and professional in the workplace
- Someone who connects easily with patients, builds trust, and communicates clearly to support understanding and treatment follow-through.
- Dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and pursuing professional development
If you’re a skilled, compassionate dental assistant who values autonomy, teamwork, and meaningful patient and team connections, apply today. We look forward to meeting you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Direct patient care • CPR Certification • Medical chart preparation • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Customer relationship building • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Inventory management • Client rapport building • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Intraoral cameras • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Chairside coronal polishing • One-on-one patient counseling • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Intraoral scanners • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Employee discount • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • 2 years • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan • Paid sick time
Job Details
- Job Type
- Part-time
- Salary
- 28 - 38 USD hourly (56,000 - 76,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in CA: $60k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- July 25, 2026
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