Dental Assistant – Patient-Centric Care in Oceanside

Mission Dental Care; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Potential bonuses

Job summary

Mission Dental Care in Oceanside, CA is hiring a Dental Assistant for a full-time, on-site role. You will support dentists during procedures, prepare rooms, arrange instruments, and assist with chairside tasks.

You will also take and process dental radiographs, maintain patient records, and help ensure sterilization and infection control. The position emphasizes patient comfort, teamwork with clinical and front-office staff, and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in dental assisting and chairside support.
• Knowledge of routine dental procedures and care.
• Ability to educate patients on home care.
• Proficiency in sterilization and infection control.
• Radiography certification and ability to take dental X-rays.
• Excellent communication and patient service in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and arrange instruments.
• Assist dentists during clinical procedures.
• Take and process dental radiographs.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Support infection control and sterilization processes.
• Assist with inventory and operatories setup/teardown.
• Collaborate with front office and clinical teams.

Skills

Chairside support

Infection control

Radiographs

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Dental software

CPR certified

Job description

Mission Dental Care in Oceanside, CA is hiring a Dental Assistant for a full-time, on-site role. You will support dentists during procedures, prepare rooms, arrange instruments, and assist with chairside tasks.

You will also take and process dental radiographs, maintain patient records, and help ensure sterilization and infection control. The position emphasizes patient comfort, teamwork with clinical and front-office staff, and a positive patient experience.