Dental Assistant - Bonus Eligibility

Cali-Dental; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

six paid federal holidays

five paid sick days

401(k) matching after one year

health

dental

vision

life

long-term disability insurance

monthly bonuses

Job summary

Cali-Dental in Paso Robles, CA is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support the dentist in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care and ensuring patients are comfortable throughout their visit.

This role requires strong communication, detail orientation, ability to use dental software, and adherence to state regulations; evenings or weekends may be required, with a benefits package including paid holidays and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Experience with dental software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms.
• Set up and sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentist using four-handed dentistry.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative instructions.
• Update patient records and schedule appointments.
• Assist with payment procedures.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Dental software

Education

BLS/CPR certification

Radiography certification

State requirements for Dental Assistant duties

Tools

Dental software

Job description

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Dental Assistant - Bonus Eligibility

Full Time Paso Robles, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1213

Salary Range: $20.00 To $28.00 Hourly

About the Role:

Job Description

The Dental Assistant supports the dentist(s) in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care. This role ensures patients are comfortable, prepared, and supported throughout their visit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include preparing patients and treatment rooms, setting up and sterilizing instruments, and assisting the dentist using four-handed dentistry. The Dental Assistant also provides oral hygiene and post-operative instructions, maintains cleanliness and inventory, schedules appointments, updates patient records, and assists with payment procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Strong communication and customer service skills are required, with bilingual Spanish preferred. Candidates must be detail-oriented, organized, comfortable using dental software, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment while following state regulations and protocols.

Qualifications (Experience, Education, Certification)

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must meet state requirements for Dental Assistant duties and hold or obtain applicable certifications, including BLS/CPR and radiography, as required.

Work Conditions and Schedule

The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of dentists, the lead dental assistant, and the Office Manager in a clean, well-lit clinical environment. Some evening or weekend hours may be required, and all safety protocols must be followed, including those related to X-ray equipment.

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods while assisting chairside. Candidates must also be able to bend, climb stairs, and lift supplies as needed.

Benefits

• six paid federal holidays
• five paid sick days
• 401(k) matching after one year
• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• long-term disability insurance
• monthly bonuses

Compensation

Pay will be based on experience and certifications.