Dental Assistant

Smile Brands Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

HSA

Telemedicine

FSAs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

401k

Job summary

Bright Now! Dental in San Jose is seeking a motivated and patient-focused Part Time Dental Assistant to join our team.

You will support both patients and providers, preparing treatment rooms, handling sterile instruments, and assisting during dental procedures to ensure smooth workflows and positive patient experiences. This role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, benefits including PTO, health/dental/vision, and a competitive hourly wage of $21–$27.

Qualifications

• Meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements.
• CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date).

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for procedures
• Educating patients on oral hygiene
• Supporting dentists during treatments

Skills

Strong communication

Patient care

Education

CPR/BLS certification

Dental Assistant credentialing (state)

Job description

Overview

Bright Now! Dental supported by Smile Brands is seeking a motivated and patient-focused Part Time Dental Assistant to join our team in San Jose! We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys supporting both patients and providers, and is passionate about delivering exceptional dental care.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a supportive team that values teamwork, development, and positive patient experiences.

Why Join Bright Now! Dental?

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Growth and development opportunities
• Make a meaningful impact on patients every day

Schedule (days/hours)

M-F 40 hours

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
• Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
• Improving oral health, solving dental challenges and bettering smiles every day

Qualifications

• Meet all state specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain before start date)
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Compensation

$21-$27/hour

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. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

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]