Dental Assistant

Johnson Family Dental; Indio (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Brands is seeking a Dental Assistant to work closely with our Dentist in California. You will prepare rooms, assist during procedures, take X-rays, educate patients and maintain records. The role also involves inventory, front desk duties, and upholding infection control standards.

Certifications in CPR/BLS and X-ray are required. Salary is hourly, with benefits and PTO based on hours worked. Join a diverse team committed to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Person will support clinical and admin duties.
• Ensure sterile prep and instrument handling.
• Assist Dentist during procedures and patient comfort.
• Take and develop X-rays as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and charts.
• Manage inventory and order supplies as required.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safety rules.
• Assist with front desk tasks like scheduling and payments if needed.
• Promote Smile Brands values: Greeting, Guiding, Gratitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments.
• Assist the dentist during procedures by handing instruments and ensuring patient comfort.
• Take and develop X-rays as needed.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and post-procedure care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update charts.
• Manage inventory and order dental supplies as required.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety regulations.
• Assist with front office tasks, such as scheduling appointments and processing payments, if needed.
• We provide our patients with our core value of the 3 G's: Greeting, Guiding and Gratitude!

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization

Dental instrument handling

Patient comfort

Records management

Inventory management

Front office support

Education

CPR or BLS certification

X-ray certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Overview

"You belong here with us at Bright Now! Dental"

We're looking for a Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist.

Our commitment is in everything we do.

Smile Brands is strongly rooted in encouraging and empowering people to branch out beyond their comfort zones.

We believe in individual journeys of personal and professional discovery in an environment where people feel safe, supported, welcomed and seen.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday 8am-5pm, Tuesday 8am-5pm, Wednesday 9am-6pm, Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-4pm

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments
• Assist the dentist during procedures by handing instruments and ensuring patient comfort
• Take and develop X-rays as needed
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and post-procedure care
• Maintain accurate patient records and update charts
• Manage inventory and order dental supplies as required
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety regulations
• Assist with front office tasks, such as scheduling appointments and processing payments, if needed
• We provide our patients with our core value of the 3 G's: Greeting, Guiding and Gratitude!

Qualifications

• Must have certs to be hired:
• cpr or bls
• x-ray

Compensation

$18-$19/hr

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].