Dental Assistant

West Coast Dental Services; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Career growth within a multi-location‑

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

West Coast Dental Services is seeking a Dental Assistant in California to join a growing DSO team. You will support providers, prepare rooms, take X-rays, document notes, educate patients, and help maintain compliance in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires active CA Dental Assistant and X-ray certifications, CPR/BLS, and 1+ year of experience; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Opportunity for growth within a multi-location DS0.

Qualifications

• Active CA Dental Assistant certification required by state law.
• X-ray certification (California compliant).
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
• Experience with Denticon or similar dental software preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure sterilization of instruments.
• Assist dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take digital X-rays in compliance with CA radiology standards.
• Chart procedures and document clinical notes accurately.
• Provide patient education on post-treatment care and oral hygiene.
• Maintain inventory and assist with ordering dental supplies.
• Ensure OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control compliance.
• Support front office when needed to enhance patient experience.

Education

Active California Dental Assistant certification

X-ray certification (California)

CPR/BLS certification

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing Dental Service Organization (DSO) team in California. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, dependable, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality clinical environment. This role supports our providers in delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining efficiency and compliance with California regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure proper sterilization of instruments
• Assist dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Take digital X-rays in compliance with CA radiology standards
• Chart procedures and document clinical notes accurately
• Provide patient education on post-treatment care and oral hygiene
• Maintain inventory and assist with ordering dental supplies
• Ensure OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control compliance
• Support front office when needed to enhance patient experience

Qualifications

• Active California Dental Assistant certification (as required by state law)
• X-ray certification (California compliant)
• CPR/BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
• Experience with Denticon or similar dental software preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay: depending on experience and certification
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Continuing education opportunities
• Career growth within a multi-location DSO

Why Join Us?

As part of a DSO, you’ll benefit from structured support, operational resources, and opportunities for advancement while working in a collaborative clinical environment. We are committed to excellence in patient care and investing in our team members’ professional development.