Dental Assistant - Periodontics Specialty Practice Limitless Periodontics & Iplants Oxnard, CA Job Details Part-time $22 - $28 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Panoramic imaging Spanish Medical insurance coverage verification Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) English Medical scheduling Registered Dental Assistant Patient interaction Autoclaving Full Job Description We are a growing periodontal and implant specialty practice looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team. If you're passionate about oral surgery, implant dentistry, and delivering an exceptional patient experience, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Chair-side assisting during periodontal procedures including scaling & root planing, osseous surgery, and dental implant placement Preparing and sterilizing instruments and operatories per infection control protocols Taking digital X-rays, panoramic X-rays, and CBCT scans using our in-office CBCT machine Taking intraoral scans (experience with Medit or similar a plus) Documenting clinical notes and treatment information in Open Dental Educating patients on post-operative care and home hygiene instructions in English and Spanish Supporting surgical setup and breakdown for sedation cases (oral conscious sedation/nitrous) Maintaining inventory and ordering clinical supplies as needed
Qualifications:
Current California Dental Assistant registration (RDA preferred) X-ray certification (required) Bilingual English/Spanish required — must be able to communicate fluently with patients and staff in both languages Experience operating a CBCT machine for panoramic and CBCT imaging required Surgical or specialty assisting experience strongly preferred Familiarity with Open Dental or similar practice management software a plus Excellent communication skills and a calm, reassuring chairside manner Must be open to cross-training in front desk operations including scheduling, insurance verification, and patient check-in/check-out Reliable, punctual, and a true team player
What We Offer:
Competitive pay based on experience Supportive, growth-oriented team culture Opportunity to expand your skills in a high-level specialty environment