Dental Assistant

Cali-Dental; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) + match

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Monthly bonuses

Job summary

Cali-Dental in Bakersfield, CA is hiring a Full Time Dental Assistant to support dentists during patient visits. You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist with four-handed dentistry while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include updating records, scheduling, and aiding with payment procedures. State regulations and CPR/ radiography certifications may be required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills are required.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Detail-oriented and organized; able to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
• Familiarity with dental software; follow state regulations and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms; set up and sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentist using four-handed dentistry.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative instructions; maintain cleanliness and inventory.
• Schedule appointments and update patient records; assist with payment procedures.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Attention to detail

Organization

Dental software

Education

BLS/CPR Certification

Radiography Certification

Job description

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Full Time Bakersfield, CA, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $25.00 Hourly

About the Role:

The Dental Assistant supports the dentist(s) in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care. This role ensures patients are comfortable, prepared, and supported throughout their visit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include preparing patients and treatment rooms, setting up and sterilizing instruments, and assisting the dentist using four-handed dentistry. The Dental Assistant also provides oral hygiene and post-operative instructions, maintains cleanliness and inventory, schedules appointments, updates patient records, and assists with payment procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Strong communication and customer service skills are required, with bilingual Spanish preferred. Candidates must be detail-oriented, organized, comfortable using dental software, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment while following state regulations and protocols.

Qualifications (Experience, Education, Certification)

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must meet state requirements for Dental Assistant duties and hold or obtain applicable certifications, including BLS/CPR and radiography, as required.

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. Some evening or weekend hours may be required, and all safety protocols must be followed, including those related to X-ray equipment.

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods while assisting chairside. Candidates must also be able to bend, climb stairs, and lift supplies as needed.

Benefits

Benefits include six paid federal holidays, five paid sick days, 401(k) matching after one year, health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as monthly bonuses.

Compensation

Pay will be based on experience and certifications.