Bilingual Dental Assistant: Chairside Care & X-ray

Legacy Staffing; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Staffing is seeking compassionate Dental Assistants (DA) for a full-time/temp assignment in Kern County, CA. This role supports dentists by providing chairside assistance during restorative and oral surgery procedures while ensuring patients receive high-quality, culturally sensitive care.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, bilingual (English/Spanish), and comfortable performing both clinical and limited administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification preferred.
• Proof of completion of a radiation safety course.
• Certificates in coronal polishing and sealants required.
• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort them to the operatory.
• Assist dentists chairside during dental and oral surgery procedures.
• Prepare materials, instruments, and equipment for treatments.
• Take dental X-rays in compliance with radiation safety protocols.
• Maintain infection control standards and a sterile environment.
• Review health histories and complete chart entries under dentist direction.
• Stock operatories and manage clinical supply inventory.
• Set up trays and tools based on the daily schedule.
• Assist with preventive maintenance of dental equipment.
• Administer administrative tasks as needed (appointments, phone calls, billing).
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in QA/QI initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual English / Spanish

Compassionate, patient-centered

Multitask in fast-paced environments

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year dental assistant experience

RDA certification preferred

Radiation safety course

Coronal polishing and sealants certificates

BLS certification

Tools

Dental x-ray equipment

Sterilization & infection control equipment

Job description

Legacy Staffing is seeking compassionate Dental Assistants (DA) for a full-time/temp assignment in Kern County, CA. This role supports dentists by providing chairside assistance during restorative and oral surgery procedures while ensuring patients receive high-quality, culturally sensitive care.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, bilingual (English/Spanish), and comfortable performing both clinical and limited administrative tasks.