Dental Assistant Trainee (Ortho)

Dental Assistant Trainee (Ortho) Pesh Orthodontics Murrieta, CA Job Details Full-time $17 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Photography Chairside assisting OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Customer communication Maintaining an organized workspace Greeting customers Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Dental sterilization procedures Disinfection procedures Stocking Orthodontics Patient interaction Clean workspace maintenance Entry level Under 1 year

Full Job Description Benefits:

401(k) Free uniforms Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Smile Concierge (Doers Wanted — We'll Teach the Rest) What You'll Walk Into A busy orthodontic practice A team that moves quickly and expects the same A culture where everyone is a leader and earns their spot daily No experience in orthodontics? That's okay. We train skills. We don't train drive. Who You Are You're the person who: Takes action without waiting for instructions Learns by doing, repeating, and getting better every day Stays calm and steps up when things get busy Helps the team without being asked Takes pride in clean, organized, efficient work Brings a positive, professional attitude—even under pressure What You'll Do This is a hands-on role where you keep the entire clinic moving.

You will:

Support clinical procedures chairside and behind the scenes Prepare, clean, and maintain treatment areas Manage sterilization flow (fast, accurate, consistent) Keep the clinic stocked, organized, and running smoothly Take patient photos/records with efficiency and consistency Create a warm, welcoming experience for every patient Step in wherever needed—because that's what great teams do What We'll Teach You Orthodontic systems and procedures Sterilization, infection control, and OSHA standards Clinical workflows and efficiency Patient communication and service excellence Non-Negotiables You show up on time and ready to move You take ownership You stay productive (no standing around) You accept feedback and improve quickly You care about doing things the right way, not the easy way Who This Is Perfect For Someone early in their career who wants real growth, not just a job Hospitality or customer service professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments A new or aspiring dental assistant ready to learn quickly Someone who wants to be part of a high-performance, accountable team