Dental Assistant - Bay Area, CA

Comprehensive Mobile Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 74,500,608 - 80,231,424; Full time

Job summary

Comprehensive Mobile Care in the Bay Area is seeking a Dental Assistant to support exams and procedures in an outpatient clinic setting serving seniors. You’ll help prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, assist the dentist, and maintain infection control while collaborating with a coordinated care team.

The role offers a steady M-F schedule, typical hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, no nights or weekends, and on-site work in the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant experience required.
• Certification or registration required in California.
• Experience treating senior populations preferred.
• Strong organizational and patient communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist during exams and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Support patient intake and documentation.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization standards.
• Collaborate with clinic staff as part of an integrated care team.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Patient communication skills

Education

Dental assistant certification/registration (CA)

Job description

About The Opportunity

Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care services in a structured, outpatient clinic-based environment in the Bay Area. This role functions as an extension of the clinical team within a coordinated, community-focused setting serving senior populations. If you're looking for meaningful, mission-driven work in a supportive clinical environment with predictable scheduling, this opportunity could be a great fit.

Location & Schedule

Location: Bay Area, California | Schedule: 4-5 days per week (Weekdays) | Compensation: $26-$28 per hour | Position Type: W2

The Setting

• Clinic staff are on-site full time
• Organized scheduling and patient flow
• Coordinated, team-based care environment
• Value-based model focused on seniors

We manage equipment, supplies, scheduling, billing, and logistics — allowing the care team to focus entirely on delivering high-quality patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Dentist during exams and procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
• Support patient intake and documentation
• Maintain infection control and sterilization standards
• Collaborate with clinic staff as part of an integrated care team

What Makes This Different

This is not a high-volume corporate dental environment. Our dental assistants work within established clinic environments supporting care for seniors as part of a coordinated healthcare team.

We Emphasize

• Quality over volume
• Consistency and predictable scheduling
• Administrative and logistical support
• Long-term clinic partnerships
• Ethical, mission-driven healthcare delivery

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant experience required
• Certification or registration required if applicable in California
• Experience treating senior populations preferred
• Strong organizational and patient communication skills

Schedule Details

• 4-5 days per week
• Typical hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• No nights
• No weekends

Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is a family-founded healthcare organization with over 25 years of experience increasing access to care for senior and underserved communities across 20+ states.

Interested in supporting meaningful dental care for seniors? Let’s connect.