Dental Assistant: Chairside Care & Radiography

Omni Family Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Family Health in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a Dental Assistant to prepare patients for treatment, assist the dentist, and manage dental materials. You will also take x‑rays, support lab work, and help with scheduling and billing as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a radiation safety course, and a California X-ray license or progress toward one within 90 days. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Radiation safety course completion.
• X-ray license or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Completion of one-time 8-hour Infection Control course and California Dental Practice Act.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Coronal polishing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort them to operatory.
• Assist dentist at chair side in restorative or surgical procedures.
• Prepare materials and equipment for treatment and take x-rays as needed.
• Maintain sterile, organized operatory and infection control standards.
• Handle front-office tasks if needed and assist with scheduling.
• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure inventory is stocked.

Skills

Friendly personality

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Multi-tasking

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Radiation safety course

X-ray license or ability to obtain within 90 days

Infection control/compliance training (8-hour course)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Coronal polishing certification (preferred)

Job description

Omni Family Health in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a Dental Assistant to prepare patients for treatment, assist the dentist, and manage dental materials. You will also take x‑rays, support lab work, and help with scheduling and billing as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a radiation safety course, and a California X-ray license or progress toward one within 90 days. BLS certification is required.