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Dental Assistant

Mital Patel DDS
Ceres, CA
21 - 25 USD hourly (42,000 - 50,000 USD annually)
Dental AssistantFull Time

Job Description

Do you ever feel like the only person in the building who cares about doing it right instead of just doing it fast? Maybe you've wanted to keep sharpening your craft and realized no one around you is invested in that, that you're on your own. Or maybe the "team" you work with doesn't actually function like one... people clock in, keep their heads down, and nobody particularly enjoys being there. Have you been treated like a pair of hands that completes tasks, instead of a person who genuinely cares about the patients in the chair?

We hear that a lot, and we understand it. Somewhere along the way, it stopped being about doing good work and became about just getting through the day. We won't pretend that shift doesn't happen in this field, we see it too. You won't find that here.

Imagine being somewhere your skill is actually noticed, not taken for granted. Imagine room to keep getting better, surrounded by people who hold themselves to the same standard you do, and being trusted to do your job well instead of managed through every step of it. When something goes wrong here, the question is what the process missed, not who to blame, because a team that isn't afraid to be wrong is a team that will actually tell you the truth about what isn't working. That honesty is what lets all of us keep growing, learning, and expanding together, as an office that actually likes each other and looks forward to coming in. That's the atmosphere we've built for you. None of it works without the people who show up and build it every day, and we know that.

In fact, here's what Leilani had to say about working here: "I started watching Love Island. I need some drama in my life and we don't have any at work."

We built our culture so mistakes are treated as information and training opportunities, not character flaws. We invest in consistent growth and training for the whole team, so everyone is moving in the same direction toward an amazing patient experience and helping our patients toward comprehensive care. That shows up in how we work together day to day, as a team ensuring smooth treatment flow and handoffs, so continuity of care means every detail is attended to and nothing falls through the cracks for the patient.

Ashley is proof this isn't just talk. She came to us soon after earning her RDA, looking for an office that would actually let her grow and use her skillset. Within a year, she decided to go further and is now an RDAEF2. She's loves teaching and is finally using leadership skills her prior office never gave her room to use.

(and yes, health insurance, 401k, and PTO are part of the deal too)

If any of that spoke to you, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your resume and a few sentences about what you were drawn to here. We're not trying to fill a chair by Friday. This is a unique practice. We're looking for the right person, and we'll take the time to be sure it's a good fit for all.

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 – 38.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Continuing education credits
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Profit sharing • Continuing education credits • Dental office • Dental assisting • Personal protective equipment (PPE) use • Full-time • Health insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off • In-person • Leadership • Entry level • Retirement plan • Paid sick time • Autoclaving

Job Details

Job Type
Full Time
Salary
21 - 25 USD hourly (42,000 - 50,000 USD annually)
Median for Dental Assistant in CA: $50k/yr
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
October 17, 2026
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