Dental Assistant: Fast-Paced Clinic, Patient-Care Focus

Dental Views; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision care

401K

Life Insurance

Vacation time

Job summary

Dental Views is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to support doctors and the clinical team while delivering an excellent patient experience. You will help maintain patient flow, prepare treatment rooms, assist during procedures, and uphold infection-control standards.

This role requires certification in radiography, CPR, and infection control, knowledge of OSHA/HIPAA, and the ability to travel between offices as needed.

Qualifications

• OSHA & HIPAA compliance knowledge required.
• Current Radiographic Certification required.
• CPR and Infection Control certifications required.
• Willingness to travel between offices as necessary.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during dental procedures.
• Prepare and break down treatment rooms.
• Follow sterilization and infection-control protocols.
• Take dental radiographs when appropriately licensed/certified.
• Review and prepare the schedule for upcoming procedures; ensure rooms, instruments, and materials are ready before treatment.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation as assigned.
• Support patient education and treatment understanding.
• Help maintain efficient patient flow and minimize delays.
• Maintain inventory and communicate supply needs.
• Work collaboratively with doctors, front office, and clinical team.
• Follow company policies and all applicable dental safety requirements.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and team huddles.
• Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager, Regional Manager, and/or Dentists.

Skills

OSHA compliance

HIPAA compliance

Radiographic certification

CPR certification

Infection control

Dental terminology

Travel between offices

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Job description

Description

Dental Assistant Job Overview

We are seeking a dependable, motivated Dental Assistant to support our doctors and clinical team while providing an excellent patient experience. The Dental Assistant will help maintain an efficient patient flow, prepare treatment rooms, assist during procedures, maintain infection-control standards, and support the overall success of the office.

Requirements

Dental Assistant Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA Compliance Standards required
• Current Radiographic Certification required
• Advanced knowledge and use of dental terminology preferred
• CPR certification required
• Infection Control certification required
• Means to travel from one office to another, required as necessary
• Vast knowledge of different types of dental procedures

Dental Assistant Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist doctors during dental procedures
• Prepare and break down treatment rooms
• Follow sterilization and infection-control protocols
• Take dental radiographs when appropriately licensed/certified
• Review and prepare the schedule for upcoming procedures
• Ensure rooms, instruments, and materials are ready before treatment
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation as assigned
• Support patient education and treatment understanding
• Help maintain efficient patient flow and minimize delays
• Maintain inventory and communicate supply needs
• Work collaboratively with doctors, front office, and clinical team
• Follow company policies and all applicable dental safety requirements
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and team huddles
• Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager, Regional Manager, and/or Dentists

Dental Assistant Education

• Certification from an accredited Dental Assisting program preferred

Dental Assistant Experience

• Dental assisting experience preferred; current applicable certifications; knowledge of dental terminology and procedures; strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; dependable attendance and punctuality; and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Benefits

Dental Views offers Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation time, etc...