Dental Assistant

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

Avantages offerts par ce poste

$25–$30 per hour

Full-time employment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid company-recognized holidays

Résumé du poste

PopUp Smiles is hiring a Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures across three California offices: San Juan Capistrano, Orange, and Newport Beach. Travel between locations is required, and you’ll stay organized during busy clinical days to help patients and providers have a positive experience.

You’ll prep rooms, take X-rays per California rules, assist with seating and post-treatment instructions, and maintain infection control. Competitive pay ($25–$30/hr) + full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting credentials and California law compliance required.
• Experience preferred but not required for all duties.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and chairside techniques.
• Familiarity with digital radiography and practice management software.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a busy dental office.
• Dependable, professional, and a team player.

Responsabilités

• Provide chairside assistance during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and materials.
• 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 operatories and updated charts.
• Coordinate with dentists, hygienists, and front-office staff.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures for the clinical area.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and California dental regulations.

Connaissances

Chairside support

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Formation

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.**