Dental Assistant

Do you love working with children? Are you a kind, positive team player who wants to make a meaningful difference in a child's life?

At First Smile Pediatric Dentistry, we believe every child deserves a positive dental experience—and every team member deserves to feel valued. We are looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant (DA/RDA) to join our team!

Whether you're an experienced dental assistant or looking to continue growing your skills, we'd love to meet someone who shares our commitment to compassionate care, teamwork, and helping children build healthy smiles.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We believe taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients!

• Competitive pay: $24–$36/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• 401(k) with employer match: Available to eligible full-time employees.
• Paid time off (PTO): For eligible full-time employees.
• Medical stipend: Available to eligible full-time employees.
• Paid sick leave: Available to all employees in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Flexible employment options: Full-time and part-time positions available.
• Supportive team culture: We value kindness, teamwork, mutual respect, and open communication.
• Meaningful work: Help children develop healthy habits and positive dental experiences that can last a lifetime.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms with the appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist the dentist during pediatric dental procedures, including examinations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and other treatments as needed.
• Take digital dental X-rays in accordance with applicable safety protocols and California requirements.
• Help children feel safe and comfortable through age-appropriate communication, encouragement, and reassurance.
• Communicate warmly with parents and help create a positive patient experience for the entire family.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and treatment areas according to infection control protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation while protecting patient confidentiality and complying with HIPAA requirements.
• Prepare dental materials, maintain supplies, and keep treatment rooms clean, organized, and well stocked.
• Collaborate with the dentist and team members to provide efficient, high-quality patient care.
• Perform other clinical and administrative duties as needed and permitted by training and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred; pediatric dental experience is a plus.
• DA or RDA credentials appropriate for the position and California requirements.
• Familiarity with dental instruments, terminology, chairside assisting, and infection control procedures.
• Experience with digital dental radiography and dental practice management software is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine enjoyment of working with children.
• A warm, patient, and reassuring demeanor, especially when working with young or anxious patients.
• Dependable, organized, attentive to detail, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to a supportive and respectful workplace.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and excellent clinical care.

The Right Fit Matters

Experience is wonderful, but kindness, patience, reliability, and a positive attitude matter just as much.

We want someone who takes pride in their work, treats coworkers with respect, supports their teammates, and understands that even the smallest interactions can make a big difference to a child and their family.

If you enjoy helping children feel comfortable, appreciate working with a supportive team, and want to be part of a practice that values both its patients and its people, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: $24.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Emotional support for children • Free parking • Paid training • Temporary • Teamwork • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Maintaining an organized workspace • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Interpersonal skills • Hourly pay • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Emotional support for patients • Tuition reimbursement • Paid time off • Children • Registered Dental Assistant • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Clinical assessment documentation • PRN • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Stocking • Patient interaction • 401(k) matching • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Paid orientation • Pediatric dentistry • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Radiology • Surface decontamination • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan • Paid sick time