Dental Assistant — Fast-Paced, Patient-First Care

Dental Views; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K

Life Insurance

Vacation time

Job summary

Dental Views is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support the dentist and clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care in a welcoming clinical environment. You will help with patient flow, treatment preparation, infection control, documentation, and overall patient experience.

The role requires Dental Assisting program certification or equivalent, with preferred RDA credentials and current certifications (radiography, infection control, BLS/CPR).

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience preferred.
• Dental Assistant/RDA credentials as required for assigned duties.
• Current certifications including radiography, infection control, BLS/CPR or other applicable requirements.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials and procedures.
• Strong chairside assisting skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dental environment.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during examinations and dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment before each patient.
• Break down and disinfect treatment rooms promptly following procedures.
• Follow infection-control, sterilization, OSHA, and safety protocols.
• Sterilize, package, and store instruments properly.
• Take dental radiographs when permitted based on certification and state requirements.
• Prepare patients for treatment and explain what to expect.
• Provide post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Review medical histories and required forms per office protocol.
• Assist with restorative, crown/bridge, endodontic, oral surgery, implant, and other procedures.
• Anticipate doctor needs and maintain efficient chairside workflow.
• Review daily schedule and prep rooms, instruments, and materials.
• Support efficient patient flow and communicate delays.
• Maintain inventory and notify management before supplies run low.
• Handle and track lab cases.
• Maintain cleanliness of operatories and sterilization areas.
• Follow HIPAA and patient confidentiality.
• Communicate professionally with patients and staff.
• Participate in morning huddles, meetings, and training.
• Assist other clinical team members to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

RDA credentials

Current certifications

Dental terminology knowledge

Chairside skills

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professionalism and confidentiality

Attendance and punctuality

Education

Dental Assisting program certification

Job description

Dental Views is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support the dentist and clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care in a welcoming clinical environment. You will help with patient flow, treatment preparation, infection control, documentation, and overall patient experience.

The role requires Dental Assisting program certification or equivalent, with preferred RDA credentials and current certifications (radiography, infection control, BLS/CPR).