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Dental Assistant - Specialty

Bright Now! Dental
  • Fontana, California
  • $20–$23 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

Overview:

"You belong here with us at Bright Now! Dental"

 

We're looking for a Specilaty Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist. 

Our commitment is in everything we do.

Smile Brands is strongly rooted in encouraging and empowering people to branch out beyond their comfort zones.

 

We believe in individual journeys of personal and professional discovery in an environment where people feel safe, supported, welcomed and seen

Schedule (days/hours): Monday-Saturday Responsibilities:
  • Prepare treatment rooms and surgical suites for oral surgery procedures.
  • Welcome patients, review medical histories, and ensure all required consent forms are completed.
  • Assist the oral surgeon during surgical procedures, including extractions, dental implant placement, bone grafting, biopsies, and other oral and maxillofacial surgeries.
  • Anticipate the surgeon's needs by preparing and passing instruments, materials, and equipment.
  • Maintain a sterile surgical environment by following OSHA, CDC, and California infection control guidelines.
  • Take and process digital dental radiographs, panoramic X-rays, and CBCT scans (with appropriate certification).
  • Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, handpieces, and equipment, ensuring proper sterilization and functionality.
  • Monitor and document patient vital signs during surgical procedures as directed by the oral surgeon and within California regulations.
  • Provide chairside support before, during, and after surgery to ensure patient comfort and safety.
  • Educate patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions, including medication, diet, and recovery expectations.
  • Assist with patient recovery and discharge, ensuring patients meet established recovery criteria before leaving the office.
  • Maintain accurate patient records, treatment notes, and electronic health records (EHR).
  • Manage inventory of surgical supplies, implants, medications, and equipment; notify management when supplies need replenishment.
  • Coordinate referrals, treatment scheduling, and follow-up appointments with patients and referring dental offices.
  • Respond calmly and effectively to medical emergencies while following established emergency protocols.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
  • Collaborate with the clinical team to deliver exceptional patient care and create a positive patient experience.
  • Participate in continuing education and training to remain current on oral surgery techniques, safety standards, and industry best practices.
 
 
Qualifications:
  • Must have certs to be hired:
  • cpr or bls
  • x-ray 
  • willing to travel 
  • must have oral surgery back office experience 
Compensation: $20-$23/hr. About:

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. 

 

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

 

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Numbers & Facts

LocationFontana, California
Salary$20–$23 Per Hour

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)unmatched
  • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
  • Dental Ceramicsunmatched
  • Dentistryunmatched
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
  • Implantsunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Infection Controlunmatched
  • Informed Consentunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Medical Record Systemunmatched
  • Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Medicationsunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Oral Surgeryunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Confidentialityunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Patient Follow-upunmatched
  • Patient Safetyunmatched
  • Radiographyunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Sterilizationunmatched
  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
  • Surgical Suppliesunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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