Dental Assistant / Front Office (Dual Role) – Private Practice
Location: Antioch, CA
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (Willing to accept a part-time candidate)
Schedule: Weekdays only (Open 4 days a week) – No weekends!
Salary: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour (Starting salary based on skill level and experience)
About Us:
We are a small, independent private practice—not a large corporation. We operate with absolute autonomy, allowing us to focus entirely on providing exceptional, personalized care. We pride ourselves on building genuine, intimate relationships with our patients, ensuring they always feel like family here. Because we see kids and families every day, we truly understand the balancing act of managing work with raising children at home. We offer a supportive, family-friendly, and casual atmosphere where teamwork is key. We do not place a corporate ceiling on your potential; we believe in providing a human-centered environment where you can truly thrive.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated, versatile Dental Assistant who wants to master the entire practice. This unique, dual role is designed for someone who wants to learn the "ins and outs" of both the front office and clinical back office. We want a team member who is excited to take on real responsibility and expand their knowledge of dental practice management and multi-procedure clinical assisting. Because we don't limit your growth, you can ultimately design your own job at our office as you build your skills, discover your strengths, and shape your long-term career path with us.
Note: Employment with our practice is at-will.
Front Office Responsibilities:
- Welcome patients with a warm, friendly demeanor and manage the check-in/check-out process.
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, and maintain an organized patient flow.
- Utilize software to manage patient records, treatment planning, and scheduling.
- Learn front-office operations, including basic billing, insurance verification, and collecting payments.
Back Office / Clinical Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist through a wide variety of multi-procedure clinical treatments.
- Take high-quality digital dental X-rays.
- Perform coronal polishing and apply topical fluoride as permitted by California regulations.
- Prepare, sterilize, and organize dental instruments and operatories.
- Educate patients on post-operative care and maintain accurate treatment notes.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant (DA or RDA).
- California Dental X-ray certification is required.
- Coronal Polishing certification is required.
- Proficiency with Dentrix software is a strong plus.
- A desire to take on responsibility, continuous learning, and professional ownership.
- Exceptional multitasking skills and a passion for building long-term patient relationships.
- Bilingual is a plus
Benefits & Perks:
- Great Schedule: Weekdays only, open 4 days a week (Enjoy a 3-day weekend!).
- Uncapped Professional Growth: The unique ability to design your own role as you evolve!
- Family-Friendly Scheduling & Flexibility (We understand the balance of working parents!)
- Personal Leave: Up to 5 days of personal leave, accrued based on total hours worked.
- Casual, low-stress, and supportive private practice environment.
- Hands-on mentorship directly from the dentist to help you expand your skills.
Long-Term Benefits (Available after 1 year of employment):
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan
- Profit Sharing (Available for full-time employees after 1 year)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a CPR certificate and completed an infection control course
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
- Antioch, CA 94509 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Antioch, CA 94509 (Required)
Work Location: In person
