Dental Assistant: Growth, CE & Benefits

West Coast Dental Services; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Career growth within a multi-location

Career growth within a multi-location

Job summary

West Coast Dental Services in California seeks a skilled Dental Assistant to join our growing DSO team. You will support providers, prepare treatment rooms, take digital X-rays, and document procedures, ensuring patient comfort and clinical accuracy.

The ideal candidate holds active CA Dental Assistant certification, X-ray certification, CPR/BLS, and at least 1 year of experience, with strong communication and bilingual English/Spanish being a plus.

Qualifications

• CA Dental Assistant certification and X-ray certification required or as mandated by CA.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
• Experience with dental software (Denticon) preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure proper sterilization of instruments.
• Assist dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take digital X-rays in compliance with CA radiology standards.
• Chart procedures and document clinical notes accurately.
• Provide patient education on post-treatment care and oral hygiene.
• Maintain inventory and assist with ordering dental supplies.
• Ensure OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control compliance.
• Support front office when needed to enhance patient experience.

Skills

Patient communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Active California Dental Assistant certification

X-ray certification (California compliant)

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Denticon

Job description

West Coast Dental Services in California seeks a skilled Dental Assistant to join our growing DSO team. You will support providers, prepare treatment rooms, take digital X-rays, and document procedures, ensuring patient comfort and clinical accuracy.

The ideal candidate holds active CA Dental Assistant certification, X-ray certification, CPR/BLS, and at least 1 year of experience, with strong communication and bilingual English/Spanish being a plus.