Dental Assistant - Generous Hourly Pay!

Cali-Dental; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six paid federal holidays

Five paid sick days

401(k) matching after one year

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Monthly bonuses

Job summary

Cali-Dental in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, patient-centered office.

You will prepare treatment rooms, set up instruments, and assist with four-handed dentistry while ensuring patient comfort and compliance with safety protocols. Fluency in Spanish is a plus and certifications such as BLS/CPR and radiography may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills required.
• Detail-oriented and organized; comfortable using dental software.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms.
• Set up and sterilize instruments; assist with four-handed dentistry.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative instructions to patients.
• Maintain cleanliness and inventory; schedule appointments and update records.
• Assist with payment procedures.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Dental Assistant - Generous Hourly Pay!

Full Time San Luis Obispo, CA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1203

Salary Range: $22.00 To $30.00 Hourly

About the Role:

Job Description

The Dental Assistant supports the dentist(s) in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care. This role ensures patients are comfortable, prepared, and supported throughout their visit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• preparing patients and treatment rooms
• setting up and sterilizing instruments
• assisting the dentist using four-handed dentistry
• provides oral hygiene and post-operative instructions
• maintains cleanliness and inventory
• schedules appointments
• updates patient records
• assists with payment procedures

Skills and Qualifications

Strong communication and customer service skills are required, with bilingual Spanish preferred. Candidates must be detail-oriented, organized, comfortable using dental software, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment while following state regulations and protocols.

Qualifications (Experience, Education, Certification)

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must meet state requirements for Dental Assistant duties and hold or obtain applicable certifications, including BLS/CPR and radiography, as required.

Work Conditions and Schedule

The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of dentists, the lead dental assistant, and the Office Manager in a clean, well-lit clinical environment. Some evening or weekend hours may be required, and all safety protocols must be followed, including those related to X-ray equipment.

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods while assisting chairside. Candidates must also be able to bend, climb stairs, and lift supplies as needed.

Benefits

• six paid federal holidays
• five paid sick days
• 401(k) matching after one year
• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• long-term disability insurance
• monthly bonuses

Compensation

Range: $22-$30 per hour - Pay will be based on experience and certifications