Dental Assistant

PopUp Smiles; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

PopUp Smiles is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to join our team across our San Juan Capistrano, Orange, and Newport Beach offices. You will provide chairside assistance, prepare rooms and instruments, take dental X‑rays, and help with patient seating and post-treatment instructions.

Travel between offices is required. The role emphasizes teamwork, organization, and adherence to California regulations, OSHA, and HIPAA, with full-time hours and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Dental assisting credentials and certifications required for assigned duties under California law.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, procedures, and chairside assisting techniques.
• Familiarity with digital radiography and dental practice management software.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a busy dental office.
• dependable and team-oriented.

Responsabilités

• Provide chairside assistance during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and materials before appointments.
• Take dental X‑rays in accordance with California requirements.
• Assist with patient seating, preparation, and post-treatment instructions.
• Follow sterilization, disinfection, and infection control protocols.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized operatories.
• Update patient charts and assist with clinical documentation.
• Coordinate with dentists, hygienists, and front-office staff to keep appointments running smoothly.
• Assist with daily opening and closing procedures for the clinical area.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and applicable California dental regulations.

Connaissances

Chairside assisting

Digital radiography

Patient care

Communication

Formation

CA dental assisting credentials

Outils

Dentrix Ascend

Description du poste

Dental Assistant

Join Our Dental Team in San Juan Capistrano, Orange, and Newport Beach Locations!

At PopUp Smiles , we're committed to providing quality dental care while creating a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient.

Alongside our mobile dental services, we operate three traditional dental offices in San Juan Capistrano, Orange, and Newport Beach.

We're looking for a dependable, experienced Dental Assistant to join our team. We need someone who enjoys working chairside, stays organized throughout a busy clinical day, and takes pride in helping both patients and providers have a positive experience. Travel between offices is required.

What You'll Do

• Provide chairside assistance during examinations, restorative procedures, and other dental treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and materials before appointments.
• Take dental X-rays in accordance with California requirements.
• Assist with patient seating, preparation, and post-treatment instructions.
• Follow sterilization, disinfection, and infection control protocols.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized operatories.
• Update patient charts and assist with clinical documentation.
• Coordinate with dentists, hygienists, and front-office staff to keep appointments running efficiently.
• Assist with daily opening and closing procedures for the clinical area.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and applicable California dental regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Dental assisting credentials and certifications required for assigned duties under California law.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, procedures, and chairside assisting techniques.
• Familiarity with digital radiography and dental practice management software.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a busy dental office.
• Dependable, professional, and comfortable working as part of a team.

Experience with Dentrix Ascend is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• ** $25–$30 per hour** , depending on experience and qualifications
• Full-time employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid company-recognized holidays

** PopUp Smiles is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.**