Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Chairside Support

Cali-Dental; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) + match

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Monthly bonuses

Job summary

Cali-Dental in Bakersfield, CA is hiring a Full Time Dental Assistant to support dentists during patient visits. You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist with four-handed dentistry while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include updating records, scheduling, and aiding with payment procedures. State regulations and CPR/ radiography certifications may be required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills are required.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Detail-oriented and organized; able to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
• Familiarity with dental software; follow state regulations and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms; set up and sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentist using four-handed dentistry.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative instructions; maintain cleanliness and inventory.
• Schedule appointments and update patient records; assist with payment procedures.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Attention to detail

Organization

Dental software

Education

BLS/CPR Certification

Radiography Certification

Job description

Cali-Dental in Bakersfield, CA is hiring a Full Time Dental Assistant to support dentists during patient visits. You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist with four-handed dentistry while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include updating records, scheduling, and aiding with payment procedures. State regulations and CPR/ radiography certifications may be required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.