Dental Assistant
$46,176–$69,181 year
On-site · Castroville, California, United States
Job Summary
Dental Assistant role providing direct patient care under the supervision of a dentist in a California office. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining dental instruments and materials, assisting with examinations and procedures across age groups, managing patient records and health histories, ensuring infection prevention and safety standards, handling sterilization and equipment maintenance, and supporting the dental team through administrative tasks and patient education. Requires dental assisting certification/DA or RDA pathway, California dental board licensure requirements, infection control and radiology certifications, and BLS/CPR; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Emphasis on professionalism, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and contribution to a safe, high-quality patient experience.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Assistant (DA or RDA) certification
- Dental Radiology License
- 8-Hour Infection Control Certificate
- 2-Hour Dental Practice Certificate
- CPR/BLS certification
- State licensure/exams as required by California dental board
- Immunization records (MMR, Hep B, Flu, Covid-19)
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