Pediatric Dental Assistant & Front Office

Camino Health Center; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Camino Health Center seeks a Dental Assistant to support a pediatric/community clinic team. You will perform basic chair-side duties, help maintain clean, safe operatories, and educate patients on oral health while delivering friendly front-office service.

Responsibilities include taking digital radiographs, recording patient treatment in the EDR, coordinating appointments, and ensuring accurate patient records and insurance verification. Commitment to core values is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Dental Assistant Certificate including radiology certification.
• Infection control certification required; BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in intra-oral and extra-oral procedures under dentist supervision.
• Record patient treatments in the electronic dental record.
• Provide oral health education to patients and caregivers.
• Take high-quality digital radiographs.
• Set up trays and maintain sterile instruments.
• Maintain front-office tasks: scheduling, phone calls, record-keeping.
• Coordinate outreach and education activities.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Digital radiographs

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Dental Assistant Certificate (radiology)

Infection control certification

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic dental records system

Practice management system

Job description

Camino Health Center seeks a Dental Assistant to support a pediatric/community clinic team. You will perform basic chair-side duties, help maintain clean, safe operatories, and educate patients on oral health while delivering friendly front-office service.

Responsibilities include taking digital radiographs, recording patient treatment in the EDR, coordinating appointments, and ensuring accurate patient records and insurance verification. Commitment to core values is essential.