Dental Assistant

PopUp Smiles; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

PopUp Smiles in San Juan Capistrano, CA, is hiring a Dental Assistant for the busy San Juan Capistrano office. The role involves chairside support, taking X-rays, chart updates, and enforcing infection-control protocols.

Candidates should have dental assisting credentials per California law, strong patient-care skills, and the ability to work well with dentists, hygienists, and front-office staff in a fast-paced environment. We offer full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have dental assisting credentials and certifications per California law.
• Experience and familiarity with dental instruments and chairside techniques.
• Strong communication and patient care skills required.
• Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a busy dental office.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chairside assistance

Dental instruments knowledge

Communication

Organization

Team player

Education

California dental assisting credentials/certifications

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Digital radiography

Job description

Dental Assistant

San Juan Capistrano, CA | Full-Time | $23–$28/Hour

Join Our Dental Team in San Juan Capistrano

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 San Juan Capistrano office. 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.

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

• $23–$28 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.