Dental Assistant - Chairside Pro, Radiographs & Front Desk

JWCH Institute, Inc.; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums allowance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

401(k) plan

Disability plans

Life insurance

Job summary

JWCH Institute, Inc. in Lancaster, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in direct primary dental care, sterilize instruments, prepare equipment, and maintain infection control in patient areas.

Responsibilities include chair-side assisting with four-handed dentistry, taking radiographs, managing front desk tasks, maintaining operatory logs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; California Dental Board guidelines for infection control to be followed.
• Completion of accredited dental assisting courses required; Radiation Safety Certificate required.
• Coronal Polish Certificate required by Jan 1, 2025; CPR and First Aid certification current.

Responsibilities

• Serve as dentist’s chair-side assistant using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Prepare procedures and equipment per department protocols and dentist directions.
• Complete digital radiographs and intraoral photos in compliance with state laws.
• Perform selected procedures as delegated by dentist within state regulations and policies.
• Maintain infection control, instrument sterilization, and inventory management.
• Front office duties: scheduling, insurance verification, patient flow, and co-pay collection.

Skills

Chair-side assisting

Four-handed dentistry

Patient communication

Bilingual English/Spanish (pref)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Radiation Safety Certificate

Coronal Polish Certificate (required 01/01/2025)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JWCH Institute, Inc. in Lancaster, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in direct primary dental care, sterilize instruments, prepare equipment, and maintain infection control in patient areas.

Responsibilities include chair-side assisting with four-handed dentistry, taking radiographs, managing front desk tasks, maintaining operatory logs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.