Oral Surgery Dental Assistant - Grow Your Skills & Impact

PDS Health; South Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 49,500 - 68,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Paid time to volunteer

Job summary

PDS Health in South Pasadena, CA is seeking a Specialty Dental Assistant to support clinicians in Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics or Pediatric dentistry. The role emphasizes sterile clinical spaces, radiographs, patient prep, and collaboration with front desk teams.

You will travel between offices as needed, maintain equipment, participate in team huddles, and uphold the PDS Brand standards while delivering the Perfect Patient Experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and state certification/registration as required.
• Driver's license and automobile insurance; travel to multiple offices.
• Travel between offices may be frequent and planned or unplanned.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per the state Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.
• Maintain sterile, clean operatory and patient environment.
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist dentist to ensure efficient care.
• Take radiographs and intra-oral photos as directed.
• Prepare tray setups and maintain supplies in each operatory.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Patient focus

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

One-year certificate

Tools

Digital patient charts

Job description

PDS Health in South Pasadena, CA is seeking a Specialty Dental Assistant to support clinicians in Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics or Pediatric dentistry. The role emphasizes sterile clinical spaces, radiographs, patient prep, and collaboration with front desk teams.

You will travel between offices as needed, maintain equipment, participate in team huddles, and uphold the PDS Brand standards while delivering the Perfect Patient Experience.