Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Kids Dental Pals is a specialized practice dedicated to providing comprehensive orthodontic and pediatric dental care. Located in Simi Valley, we serve patients from infancy through young adulthood, including orthodontic cases. Our team of highly trained dentists are recognized for delivering exceptional care and compassionate dentistry.

Overview We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant with coronal polish certificate and RDA or OA to join our dynamic team. We are looking for 2 new team members. This can be either a Full-Time or Part-Time position.

Compensation is commiserate to your years of experience and licensure.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Orthodontic (RDA OR OA) and pediatric dentistry (RDA or DA with CP), with expertise in chairside assisting, infection control, and dental imaging. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a busy practice that emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures, including pediatric restorative, and orthodontic treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary supplies are available for patient appointments.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays), ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations and proper aseptic techniques.
• Manage patient records accurately within EMR systems such as Dentrix Ascend, including documenting medical history and treatment notes.
• Provide excellent patient care by explaining procedures, answering questions, and ensuring comfort throughout visits.
• Maintain strict infection control protocols to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and assisting the front desk as needed with dental receptionist duties.

Qualifications

• Valid Radiography Certification (RDA, DA, OA) required; experience with X-ray procedures in a dental setting is essential.
• Proven experience in general dentistry or pediatric dentistry environments preferred; familiarity with pediatric-specific procedures is a plus.
• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Dentrix platforms is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to perform chairside assisting efficiently while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
• Knowledge of dental imaging technology including 3D scanners; experience with medical coding and medical records management is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills combined with a compassionate approach to Orthodontic and pediatric patients and their families. Join our team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our young patients through compassionate care and technical excellence!

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• License reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
• X-ray: 1 year (Required)
• Infection control: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant (Required)
• Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• Certified Orthodontic Assistant (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Free parking • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • CPR Certification • Paid training • Anatomy knowledge • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Dental assisting • Part-time • License reimbursement • Preparing dental treatment areas • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • Medical coding • In-person customer service • Contamination control • Working with pediatric populations • Infection control • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental sterilization procedures • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Tuition reimbursement • Paid time off • Clinical information systems • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • X-ray • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Certified Orthodontic Assistant • Operating medical imaging equipment • Dental Assisting • In-person • Employee discount • Paid orientation • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Surface decontamination • Opportunities for advancement • Polishing • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Certified Dental Assistant • Referral program • Retirement plan • Paid sick time • Autoclaving