Senior Dental Assistant

Job Title: Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant
Location: Los Alamitos, CA
Pay Range: $22-$28/hour (based on skill level and experience)
Bonus Opportunity: Profit sharing after 12-month probation period + additional bonuses

About Us:
We are a luxury dental office that stands out from the rest by being tech-forward and doing things differently than your typical dental practice. Our goal is to provide a high-end, personalized experience for our patients in a modern and welcoming environment. We are a small, close-knit team that works collaboratively and values positivity and strong communication. Due to the relocation of our beloved dental assistant, we are seeking a new team member who is eager to learn, tech-savvy, and excited to join a dynamic practice.

Job Description:
As a Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant, you will be an integral part of our practice, helping to provide exceptional care to our patients while embracing cutting-edge technology. Your role will include assisting the dentist during procedures, preparing treatment areas, taking X-rays, maintaining patient records, and sterilizing equipment. We are looking for someone with a positive, uplifting personality who thrives in a high-tech, fast-paced environment and enjoys providing top-tier service. You will be a key player in our patient care, supporting both the clinical and administrative aspects of the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during various patient procedures, including cleanings, exams, fillings, and more
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment in a modern, tech-forward setting
• Take high-quality X-rays and ensure proper documentation in our digital system
• Provide excellent customer service and create a positive and welcoming atmosphere for patients
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in our advanced dental software
• Educate patients on oral health care and aftercare instructions
• Collaborate with a small, supportive team to ensure smooth office operations

Qualifications:

• Dental Assistant certification or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license (preferred)
• CPR certification
• Valid X-ray license
• Successfully completed a coronal polishing class
• 1+ years of experience in a dental assisting role, preferably in a luxury or high-tech environment
• Strong background in customer service, ideally in a luxury or upscale industry
• Positive, uplifting personality with excellent interpersonal skills
• Eagerness to embrace new technologies and learn innovative dental procedures
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new dental software and equipment
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well within a small, cohesive team

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with growth potential ($22-$28/hour based on experience)
• Profit sharing with large bonus potential after a 12-month probation period
• Opportunity to become a partner in the practice and share in its success
• Work in a highly tech-forward office with modern equipment and cutting-edge procedures
• Join a small, close-knit team that values collaboration, positivity, and professional growth
• Ongoing opportunities for training and development to expand your skills and career

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive, luxury dental office where you can grow your career and be part of a supportive, tech-savvy team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your dental career with us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Can you tell us about any past experiences you have had that would qualify you to give a high-end luxury level customer service to the patients at our dental office?

Ability to Commute:

• Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Alamitos, CA 90720: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Free parking • Direct patient care • CPR Certification • Profit sharing • Customer communication • Paid training • Teamwork • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Interpersonal skills • Hourly pay • Customer service • BLS Certification • In-person customer service • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • Chairside coronal polishing • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Clinical documentation • Bonus opportunities • Dental equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Employee discount • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling