Dental Assistant

PopUp Smiles; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

PopUp Smiles is hiring a Dental Assistant to support chairside care across multiple offices in San Juan Capistrano, Orange, and Newport Beach. This full-time role requires travel between locations and compliance with California regulations.

You will assist dentists, prepare rooms and materials, and help maintain patient flow throughout a busy day. Ideal candidates have dental assisting credentials, good communication, and teamwork skills, plus familiarity with Dentrix Ascend and digital

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Dental chairside

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Dental assisting credential

California law compliance

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Dental imaging software

Job description

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.**