Dental Assistant

Families-Together-of-Orange-County-1; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Families Together of Orange County (FTOC) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical operations in our Tustin, California location. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists, sterilize instruments, and help manage supplies while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role requires CPR and X-ray certifications, bilingual Spanish, and a high school diploma or equivalent. This on-site position follows a Monday–Friday schedule with Saturday availability, emphasizing teamwork,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills focused on patient care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and X-ray certifications required.
• Bilingual Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the treatment room for the patient according to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Welcome, seat, and drape the patient for dental treatment.
• Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Sterilize and deliver instruments; pass instruments to the dentist.
• Prepare materials by mixing and placing them in the mouth as needed.
• Expose radiographs; develop studies; assist with study casts as required.
• Assist in emergencies and maintain CPR readiness and equipment.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Document care in patient records and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Dental terminology

Communication skills

Teamwork

CPR certification

X-ray certification

Spanish bilingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant Course

RDA Certification (CA)

Job description

Description

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Salary: $23-$28 per hour

Location: Tustin, CA

Accepting Applications for future openings

Position Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Regional Manager and Supervisor, the Dental Assistant is responsible for supporting dental care delivery by preparing the treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and supplies; ordering and maintaining adequate inventory of supplies; and performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act and Infection Control protocols. The Dental Assistant also provides support across FTOC facilities as needed to ensure efficient clinic operations and high-quality patient care.

Core Duties and responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

1. Prepare the treatment room for the patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
2. Prepare the patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping
3. Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
4. Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments
5. Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth
6. Provide diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
7. Helps the dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory
8. Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
9. Document dental care services by charting in patient records
10. Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
11. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
12. Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
13. Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
14. Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
15. Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
16. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
17. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other duties, within scope, as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Education, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on patient-centered care.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Completion of a Dental Assistant Course at an accredited college or university preferred.
• (1) year of experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting preferred.
• Current Dental Assistant certification (RDA) in the State of California preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• X-ray certification required.
• Bilingual Spanish required.

Work Schedule:

• FTOC is an in-person organization first, and foremost. Employees are expected to be on-site for their scheduled shifts.
• Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., however, employee schedules vary, depending on organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs. As such, FTOC may need to modify work schedules to meet such needs.
• Saturday availability is a requirement for this position.
• Holidays and weekends may be required depending on an employee’s department due to organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs as FTOC continues to grow and expand work days and hours.
• Overtime may also occur due to organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs.

Families Together of Orange County (FTOC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. FTOC does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.