Part-Time Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Team Support

Sunseeker Property Service; American Canyon (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

California Dental Care is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our upbeat team on a part-time basis. You will support dentists and hygienists, prepare treatment rooms, and contribute to a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, patient education, record-keeping, scheduling, and basic billing tasks, with a strong emphasis on infection control and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and procedures.
• Certification or licensure as a Dental Assistant is a bonus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists with chairside procedures and patient care.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments for dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with scheduling appointments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Handle administrative tasks such as billing and insurance claims.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety standards.

Skills

Chairside procedures

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

California Dental Care is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our upbeat team on a part-time basis. You will support dentists and hygienists, prepare treatment rooms, and contribute to a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, patient education, record-keeping, scheduling, and basic billing tasks, with a strong emphasis on infection control and teamwork.