Dental Assistant

Choice Healthcare Services; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dental Assistant in Antioch, California. In this role, you will support dental procedures, manage patient care, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate relevant certifications and a commitment to patient health. Join our team and help deliver exceptional dental care to children and families in our community.

Benefits

Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance

Professional and personal growth

Experienced leadership support

Fun and supportive team dynamic

Comprehensive benefit package

Qualifications

• X-Ray certification required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Certification from a dental college or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures.
• Takes x-rays and assists in teeth cleaning.
• Charts treatment plans and sterilizes instruments.

Skills

Patient Instruction

X-Ray Assistance

Instrument Sterilization

Oral Hygiene Instruction

Education

Certification from a dental college

BLS certification

X-Ray certification

8-hour Infection Control certification

2-hour Dental Practice Act certification

Job description

Overview

Dental Assistant

Summary: The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.

Pay Range: $19.04-$24.76/hr (Based on experience)

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:

• Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
• Professional and personal growth
• Experienced leadership support
• Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
• Comprehensive benefit package

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists the doctor in procedures
• Takes x-rays
• Takes IO's
• Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene

• Charts cavities and teeth with doctor
• Sterilizes instruments
• Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene
• Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred

Required Certificates or Licences:

• X-Ray certification
• BLS certification

• 8-hour Infection Control certification
• 2-hour Dental Practice Act certification