Dental Assistant

Bonita Family Dental; Bonita (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Bonita Family Dental is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to join our private practice in Bonita, CA. You will chairside assist, prepare patients, and ensure sterilization and infection control standards are met while supporting front office tasks as needed.

The role requires dental assisting experience, infection control knowledge, and current BLS/CPR certification. Availability for an occasional Friday or Saturday on rotation is expected. RDA license is not required.

Qualifications

• Private practice dental assistant experience
• Solid infection control knowledge
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Occasional Friday or Saturday availability on rotation

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor chairside during procedures.
• Seat and prepare patients and help them feel comfortable.
• Set up and break down operatories.
• Process and sterilize instruments following infection control standards.
• Take radiographs.
• Keep charting and records accurate.
• Support the front office when needed.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Infection control

BLS/CPR certification

Radiation safety certificate (X-ray)

Education

California radiation safety certificate (X-ray)

Job description

Dental Assistant (DA), Full-Time
Bonita Family Dental | 4424 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902

Bonita Family Dental is a full-service, multi-specialty practice caring for patients of all ages. Our mission is simple: create a dental home where excellent care is delivered gently, in a clean, relaxing environment, by a team that takes pride in its work. We're growing, and we're looking for a dependable, patient-focused Dental Assistant to join us.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with an occasional Friday or Saturday shared on a rotation among our assistants, as we open on those days in the future. Most weeks, that means a three-day weekend.

What you'll do Assist the doctor chairside during procedures, seat and prepare patients and help them feel comfortable, set up and break down operatories, process and sterilize instruments following infection control standards, take radiographs, keep charting and records accurate, and support the front office when needed.

What we're looking for Dental assisting experience in a private practice, a strong understanding of infection control, a friendly and professional chairside manner, and a team-first attitude with reliable attendance. Availability for an occasional Friday or Saturday on a shared rotation. Current BLS/CPR certification is required. A California radiation safety (X-ray) certificate is preferred]. This role is for a Dental Assistant; an RDA license is not required.

Big plus if you have experience in Orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, cosmetic dentistry, or oral surgery. Because we offer so many specialties under one roof, assistants who can move between procedures thrive here.

What we offer $23–$26 per hour, based on experience. 401(k) plan. Paid time off and paid sick leave. [Health/dental benefits, if offered.] A supportive team that values growth and learning.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• PTO

Compensation:

• $23-$25/hour