Dental Assistant

Job Summary We are a modern private dental practice focused on dental implants, full-arch implant treatment, and comprehensive dental care. As a growing practice, we place a strong emphasis on quality, precision, and delivering an exceptional patient experience in a personalized, detail-oriented environment.

Unlike high-volume clinics, our office maintains a more focused pace that allows us to spend time doing things the right way. This is an excellent opportunity for a Dental Assistant who enjoys a structured environment, takes pride in their work, and wants to expand their skills in implant and surgical dentistry.

We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented dental assistant who is organized, proactive, and interested in growing professionally while contributing to a supportive team environment.

Schedule Minimum 32 hours per week (work hours approx. 8:30 am – 5:00 pm), with potential for additional days as the schedule & practice grows.

Responsibilities

Assist the doctor with a variety of procedures including:

• Dental implant procedures and implant restorations
• Full arch ("All on 4") implant cases and surgical procedures
• Extractions, bone grafting, and surgical workflows
• General dentistry procedures including crowns, fillings, and exams
• Surgical setup, breakdown, and operatory preparation
• Taking digital X-rays and intraoral scans (ex: digital scanners like iTero)
• Maintaining sterile surgical and clinical environments
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments, materials, and surgical kits
• Assisting with patient flow and ensuring patient comfort
• Accurate charting and documentation
• Following sterilization and infection control protocols
• Maintaining organized operatories and clinical areas

Qualifications

• California X-ray certification ****** (REQUIRED) ******
• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience ****** (REQUIRED) ******
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required or must obtain within 6 weeks of hire)
• Dental surgery assisting experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organized clinical workspaces
• Comfortable assisting with both general dentistry and surgical procedures
• Interest in learning and developing skills in implant dentistry and advanced procedures
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow clinical protocols closely
• Strong communication skills and ability to contribute to a professional team environment

Why Join Us? We are a new and growing dental practice with a strong focus on implants, surgical procedures, and high-quality comprehensive care. This is a great opportunity for a dental assistant who wants to expand their clinical skillset while working in a structured, detail-oriented environment.

As the practice grows, you will play an important role in building efficient clinical systems and maintaining a high standard of patient care.

If you are looking for a practice where you can grow professionally and be part of building something from the ground up, we would love to meet you!

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• License reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• California Radiation Safety Certificate (X-ray certificate) (Required)

Work Location: In person

Private practice • Patient comfort • Paid training • Medical chart preparation • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Dental assisting • Surgery • License reimbursement • General dentistry • Preparing dental treatment areas • Surgical instrument organization • BLS Certification • Oral surgery assistance experience • Restoration • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Disinfection procedures • Dental implants • Dental x-ray • Intraoral scanners • Dental equipment • Dental extractions • Digital dental impression taking • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • In-person • Employee discount • 1 year • Clean workspace maintenance • Oral surgery • Professional development assistance • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Paid sick time