Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role : Job Description

The Dental Assistant is responsible for effectively and efficiently assisting the dentist(s) in providing quality dental care to patients. This role supports both clinical and administrative functions to ensure smooth daily operations and excellent patient experiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include welcoming and preparing patients, assisting the dentist using four-handed dentistry, performing lab tasks, and providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions. The Dental Assistant also sets up and sterilizes instruments, maintains clean and stocked operatories, schedules appointments, and assists with patient records and payment procedures.

Skills and Knowledge

Bilingual Spanish is preferred, along with strong customer service, communication, listening, and interpersonal skills to support patient comfort and understanding. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, able to follow written and verbal instructions, work in a fast-paced environment, and use basic computer systems and dental management software.

Qualifications

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must meet state requirements for Dental Assistants, including required certifications such as BLS, CPR, and radiography, as well as any continuing education or licensure standards.

Work Conditions and Schedule

The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of dentists, the Lead Dental Assistant, and the Office Manager in a clean, well-lit clinical environment. Evening or weekend hours may be required depending on the practice location, and all safety protocols—including x-ray safety—must be followed.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods while assisting chairside during procedures. The Dental Assistant must also be able to bend, climb stairs, lift supplies, and assist with stocking and inventory duties.

Benefits

Benefits include six paid federal holidays, five paid sick days, and eligibility for 401(k) matching after one year of employment. Additional benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as monthly bonus opportunities.

Additional Information

Nothing in this job description restricts CaliDental’s right to assign or reassign job duties and responsibilities at any time based on operational needs.

Compensation

Pay is based on experience and certifications.