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Safari Smiles Dental
Sonora, CA
20 - 40 USD hourly (40,000 - 80,000 USD annually)
Dental AssistantFull Time

Job Description

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Dental Assistant (DA), where your expertise will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment, supporting a variety of dental procedures across general dentistry and specialized fields such as pediatric dentistry. You will play a vital role in ensuring efficient chairside assistance, maintaining infection control standards, and delivering exceptional patient experiences. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment that values your skills and dedication.

Duties

  • Assist the dentist during a wide range of dental procedures.
  • Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments, materials, and supplies using aseptic techniques to ensure infection control compliance
  • Take high-quality dental radiographs (X-rays)
  • Manage patient records accurately within electronic medical record (EMR) systems like Eaglesoft, ensuring HIPAA compliance for confidentiality
  • Monitor vital signs and medical documentation for patients with special needs or pediatric cases to support comprehensive care
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, post-treatment care, and procedural steps using clear dental terminology
  • Maintain a clean, organized clinical environment adhering to infection control protocols and OSHA standards

Requirements

  • Valid Coronal Polishing Certificate.
  • Valid X-Ray Certificate.

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Paid sick time
  • Profit sharing

License/Certification:

  • Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC) (Required)
  • X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
  • Sealant Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Sonora, CA 95370 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Patient room cleaning • Background check • Radiologic imaging equipment operation • Direct patient care • Profit sharing • Oral hygiene • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • OSHA • Patient monitoring • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Achieving HIPAA compliance • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC) • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Patient service • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Infection Control Certification • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Dental terminology • Sealant Certification • Registered Dental Assistant • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Paid sick time • Healthcare facilities housekeeping

Job Details

Job Type
Full Time
Salary
20 - 40 USD hourly (40,000 - 80,000 USD annually)
Median for Dental Assistant in CA: $50k/yr
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
October 15, 2026

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About the Employer
Safari Smiles Dental
Sonora, CA
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