Dental Assistant
Company: Dental Pros
Location: Buena Park
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description For our busy dental practice,
we’re looking for a dental assistant. You’ll assist with patient
preparation, sterilization of tools, room setup, and some dental
hygiene activities. You should have a dental x-ray certification
and provide excellent patient care to succeed in this position.
Dental assistants should be well-organized and meticulous in their
work. You should be able to follow directions and adhere to the
rules of the dental practice. We want you to be capable of
delivering direct or indirect patient care and ensuring that office
procedures run smoothly. Dental Assistant Duties &
Responsibilities: Welcome customers to the dental office Prepare
customers for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort Select
and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed Sterilize
instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through
4-handed dentistry Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral
hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room
clean and well-stocked Schedule appointments Maintain accurate
patient records and assist with payment procedures When necessary,
assist dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies
Making sure medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital
signs, are gathered and recorded Maintain dental equipment
inventory and order dental supplies Dental Assistant Requirements:
Proven experience as a dental assistant Knowledge of dental
instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health and
safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
like coronal polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent
communication and people skills Strong attention to detail Must be
well-organized and reliable High school diploma Graduate of a
dental assistant school is preferred Additional certification or
training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Keywords: Dental Pros, Malibu , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Buena Park, California
