- Location
- Santa Monica
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Full-Time Dental Assistant — Monday to Friday
Full-Time | Santa Monica, CA
Were looking for a reliable and experienced Dental Assistant to join our team in Santa Monica . This role requires full-time availability with at least 2 Saturdays a month. If youre a motivated self-starter with strong clinical skills and a great work ethic, wed love to connect with you.
Compensation
- Hourly Pay: We pay hourly depending on experience, with consistent full-time hours and opportunities to pick up additional shifts across our offices based on performance and availability.
Benefits
- Monthly bonus opportunities available
- Six paid holidays per year: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- PTO or sick leave accrued based on hours worked
- Coverage for X-ray licenses and other relevant certifications based on performance
- Opportunities for additional hours across multiple offices
Responsibilities:
- Welcome patients and ensure a comfortable experience
- Assist the dentist chairside during procedures
- Take x-rays and impressions
- Maintain strict sterilization protocols and a clean operatory
- Monitor supplies and lab cases
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly logs
- Call in prescriptions as directed
- Provide clear and accurate post-operative instructions
- Document clinical notes precisely and thoroughly
- Perform additional tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a dental practice
- High School Diploma or GED (dental assisting certification preferred)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Experience with Diamond Dental, Dentrix, Open Dental, or similar dental software
- Current Hep B, 8-Hour Infection Control Certification, California X-ray License, and CPR/BLS
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working independently on Saturdays
To Apply:
Please submit your resume to [email protected] along with a short note about why you're interested in joining our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person