Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Assistant role is onsite in Tulare, CA, with compensation of $20–$25 per hour. Tulare Family Dentistry supports patient care through chairside assistance and a clean, organized clinical environment. The role helps the dentist deliver treatment and supports a positive patient experience by preparing rooms, assisting during procedures, providing patient guidance, and maintaining infection-control standards. Administrative tasks such as scheduling and billing support may also be needed.

What you'll do

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist the dentist during procedures
• hand instruments and anticipate procedural needs
• help patients feel comfortable
• greet and prepare patients, review medical histories, update records, and provide post-procedure instructions and oral hygiene education
• sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment according to OSHA and CDC guidelines
• maintain supplies and operatory readiness
• assist with scheduling, billing, insurance processing, charting, and treatment documentation as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

tulare ca

tulare family dentistry

full-time

onsite

day schedule

$20–$25/hour

chairside assistance

patient care

dental sterilization

infection control

x-ray certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

CDA or RDA preferred; X-ray certification required or preferred depending on state regulations; patient management software knowledge.

About the employer

Tulare Family Dentistry is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.