Dental Assistant - Invisalign & Digital Dentistry (Mon-Thu)

Ricardo Hernandez DDS; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ricardo Hernandez DDS in Pacific Beach, CA is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our growing private practice on a full-time, Monday–Thursday schedule. You will provide chairside dental assisting, manage sterilization, take X-rays, and support front desk tasks.

Experience with Dentrix, Invisalign, and iTero is preferred. We value patient care, teamwork, and a positive attitude, with opportunities for growth and skill development in a modern clinic.

Qualifications

• Current Dental X-ray Certification.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification.
• Experience with general dentistry procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA, sterilization, and infection control standards.
• Familiarity with Dentrix, Invisalign, and iTero (preferred).
• Strong teamwork, time management, and patient communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside dental assisting during general, cosmetic, and restorative procedures
• Prepare and maintain sterile treatment rooms following OSHA and infection control protocols
• Take digital dental X-rays, intraoral photos, and digital scans (iTero experience preferred)
• Assist with Invisalign procedures, impressions, attachments and patient education
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and post-operative care
• Maintain accurate electronic dental records using Dentrix software
• Support front office with light administrative tasks as needed
• Manage dental instruments, equipment maintenance, and inventory control
• Deliver exceptional patient care with strong communication and customer service skills

Skills

Dental assisting

Teamwork

Patient communication

Time management

Education

Dental X-ray Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Invisalign

iTero

Job description

Ricardo Hernandez DDS in Pacific Beach, CA is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our growing private practice on a full-time, Monday–Thursday schedule. You will provide chairside dental assisting, manage sterilization, take X-rays, and support front desk tasks.

Experience with Dentrix, Invisalign, and iTero is preferred. We value patient care, teamwork, and a positive attitude, with opportunities for growth and skill development in a modern clinic.