Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

San Juan Capistrano, CA | Full-Time | $23–$28/Hour

Join Our Dental Team in San Juan Capistrano

At PopUp Smiles, we're committed to providing quality dental care while creating a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient.

Alongside our mobile dental services, we operate three traditional dental offices in San Juan Capistrano, Orange, and Newport Beach.

We're looking for a dependable, experienced Dental Assistant to join our San Juan Capistrano office. We need someone who enjoys working chairside, stays organized throughout a busy clinical day, and takes pride in helping both patients and providers have a positive experience.

What You'll Do

• Provide chairside assistance during examinations, restorative procedures, and other dental treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and materials before appointments.
• Take dental X-rays in accordance with California requirements.
• Assist with patient seating, preparation, and post-treatment instructions.
• Follow sterilization, disinfection, and infection control protocols.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized operatories.
• Update patient charts and assist with clinical documentation.
• Coordinate with dentists, hygienists, and front-office staff to keep appointments running efficiently.
• Assist with daily opening and closing procedures for the clinical area.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and applicable California dental regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Dental assisting credentials and certifications required for assigned duties under California law.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, procedures, and chairside assisting techniques.
• Familiarity with digital radiography and dental practice management software.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a busy dental office.
• Dependable, professional, and comfortable working as part of a team.

Experience with Dentrix Ascend is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• $23–$28 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Full-time employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid company-recognized holidays

Apply Today

If you're a Dental Assistant who enjoys working with patients, supporting clinical procedures, and being part of a dependable dental team, we'd like to hear from you.

PopUp Smiles is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.