Dental Assistant - Chairside Pro in Busy Practice (Full-Time)

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

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.