Dental Assistant for General Dentistry Office Arcadia, CA.

Job Description

Job Description

Back Dental Assistant — Solo Private General Dentistry Practice

Location: Arcadia, CA
Schedule: Monday–Thursday
Position: Back Dental Assistant
Employment Type: Long-term, Part-Time/Full-Time

We are a solo private general dentistry practice in Arcadia looking for a dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented Back Dental Assistant to join our team.

We are looking for someone who wants to become a long-term member of our practice—not simply someone looking for a temporary position. The ideal candidate is a team player who can stay organized, complete tasks efficiently, anticipate the dentist's needs, and provide excellent patient care.

Schedule

Monday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM — 1-hour lunch
Tuesday: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM — 1-hour lunch (optional/flexible)
Wednesday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM — 1-hour lunch
Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM — 1-hour lunch

We are flexible regarding the Tuesday schedule for the right candidate.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate:

• Is dependable, punctual, and professional
• Is proactive and able to anticipate the dentist's needs
• Works efficiently and completes assigned tasks on time
• Is highly organized and detail-oriented
• Works well independently and as part of a small team
• Has excellent patient communication and customer-service skills
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced private-practice environment
• Takes pride in keeping the back office clean, organized, and fully prepared
• Is interested in building a long-term career with our practice

Preferred Experience

Experience or familiarity with the following is a plus:

• General dentistry
• Dental implants
• Invisalign/clear aligner cases
• Digital radiographs
• Dentrix
• Treatment room setup and turnover
• Instrument sterilization and infection-control procedures
• Dental laboratory cases and impressions/scans

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during general dental procedures
• Anticipate the dentist's needs during treatment
• Prepare treatment rooms and procedure trays
• Take digital dental radiographs as permitted by California requirements
• Clean, sterilize, package, and maintain dental instruments
• Maintain proper infection-control procedures
• Turn over operatories efficiently between patients
• Open and close the back office as instructed
• Maintain adequate supplies and notify the doctor when supplies need to be ordered
• Assist with laboratory cases and case organization
• Help with scheduling appointments and answering phones when needed
• Communicate professionally with patients
• Help patients feel comfortable and at ease during treatment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient back office
• Perform other duties necessary to support the daily operation of the practice

Required Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification as required
• Appropriate California radiography/radiation -safety training and documentation for duties performed
• Ability to legally perform assigned dental assisting duties under California law
• Strong understanding of infection control and sterilization procedures
• Excellent attendance and reliability
• Professional appearance and communication skills

California dental assisting requirements will be verified based on the duties assigned and the candidate's education, certifications, and experience. The practice will ensure required California Dental Board-approved training and applicable BLS requirements are completed within the required timeframes.