Dental Assistant - Hourly Pay ($18 - $28) + Bonus Potential

Cali-Dental; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cali-Dental in Lompoc, CA seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care. You will prepare patients and treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist the dentist using four-handed dentistry.

You will also provide oral hygiene guidance, maintain records, schedule appointments, and assist with payments. Bilingual Spanish is preferred; familiarity with dental software and compliance with state regulations are required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills required.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Comfortable using dental software.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment while following state regulations and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for procedures.
• Set up and sterilize instruments.
• Assist the dentist using four-handed dentistry.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness and inventory; schedule appointments.
• Update patient records and assist with payments.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Spanish bilingual

Detail-oriented

Organized

Dental software

Team player

Education

BLS/CPR certification

Radiography certification

State dental assisting requirements

Tools

Dental software

Job description

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Dental Assistant - Hourly Pay ($18 - $28) + Bonus Potential

Full Time Lompoc, CA, US

24 days ago Requisition ID: 1207

Salary Range: $18.00 To $28.00 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
Responsibilities include preparing patients and treatment rooms, setting up and sterilizing instruments, and assisting the dentist using four-handed dentistry. The Dental Assistant also provides oral hygiene and post-operative instructions, maintains cleanliness and inventory, schedules appointments, updates patient records, and 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
Benefits include six paid federal holidays, five paid sick days, 401(k) matching after one year, health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as monthly bonuses.

Compensation
Pay will be based on experience and certifications.