Dental assistant

Join CaliDental Smiles as a full-time Dental Assistant with monthly bonus potential in Lompoc.

# Professional Environment
The full-time Dental Assistant functions under the direct supervision of experienced dentists, the lead dental assistant, and the dedicated Office Manager within a clean, modern, and exceptionally well-lit clinical environment that prioritizes safety and modern technology.
# Career Growth and Incentives
This role provides competitive hourly compensation scale ranging from $18.00 to $22.00 based on your existing dental certifications alongside a motivating monthly bonus structure designed to reward your dedication, efficiency, and clinical performance.
# Comprehensive Benefits
Employees receive a full package including major medical insurance, dental care coverage, vision health plans, life insurance policies, long-term disability protection, a 401k retirement plan with matching after one year, six paid federal holidays, and five paid sick days.

Pay

$18~$22 per hour

Salary Details
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Employment Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Basic life support
• X-ray / Radiography Certification

Required Criteria: Applicants must fully satisfy all state regulations for Dental Assistant duties and maintain valid certifications in radiography and BLS or CPR.

Job Description

Job Overview: The Dental Assistant supports the dentists in delivering efficient, high-quality clinical patient care while ensuring comfort and comprehensive support throughout the entire visit. Core duties involve preparing clinical treatment rooms, sterilizing and organizing dental instruments, and assisting the practitioner directly through four-handed dentistry techniques. Additional administrative and care tasks include providing oral hygiene guidelines, post-operative care instructions, maintaining inventory, tracking supplies, updating patient records, scheduling appointments, and assisting with clinical office payment procedures. Candidates must be highly detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working with dental software applications, and capable of operating efficiently in a fast-paced, patient-focused medical environment while adhering closely to all state regulations and safety protocols.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus pay
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Benefits Package: Position features six paid federal holidays, five paid sick days, 401k matching after one year, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage.

Jobley Bonus: $90 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley)

Shift & Schedule

Working Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with occasional evening or weekend hours as required.

About the Practice

• Name: CaliDental Smiles
• Location: 1009 North H Street Suite P, Lompoc, CA 93436