Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Pacific Grins; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Modern facilities

Mentorship and career growth

Job summary

Pacific Grins in California is seeking a pediatric dental assistant to join a collaborative team focused on high-quality patient care. You will greet families, support patients before and after appointments, assist with radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and help maintain a clean, sterilized treatment room.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of practical pediatric dentistry experience, current CPR/BLS, CODA-accredited program preferred, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• RDA with valid registration.
• 6+ months of practical experience as pediatric dental assistant.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients and families before, during, and after appointments.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment.
• Document dental care services by charting patient records.
• OT pay and sign-on details are described in the posting.

Skills

RDA

CPR/BLS

6+ months experience

Communication skills

Organized

Education

CODA-accredited program

Job description

Join a dental practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience, and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients and families before, during, and after appointments
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment
• Document dental care services by charting patient records
• Pay is $26.00 - $32.00 per hour based on experience.
• $500.00 sign on bonus

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with valid registration
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant
• CPR or BLS certification
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Modern facilities and advanced technology
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work

Requirements

• 6+ months of practical experience as a pediatric dental assistant
• CPR or BCLS certification
• Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (preferred)
• Quick learner with problem-solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Technical/troubleshooting skills for software used in charting, patient records, and scheduling
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire for professional growth
• Organized, with solid knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology

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