Dental Assistant/Front Office

Company: Townsquare Family Dentistry
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Thriving dental office in Clairemont is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Dental Assistant to join our team part time. This position offers the opportunity to work both chairside assisting the doctor and at the front desk handling patient care coordination. As a Dental Assistant with us, you’ll enjoy a dynamic role that combines hands-on opportunities to expand your expertise. The Dental Office Assistant will assist in both clinical and administrative tasks, contributing to a positive experience for patients of all ages. The Dental Assistant will mostly be doing front desk duties but will be helping the back office when needed. Responsibilities Greet patients warmly and manage patient check-in and check-out processes. Schedule appointments and maintain an organized calendar for the dental team. Treatment Coordinator - responsible for going over patient financials and scheduling. Assist with patient records management, ensuring accurate medical documentation. Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring compliance with infection control standards. Verify insurance benefits daily. Back Office: Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments and equipment Assist the doctor in all 4-handed dentistry procedures. Take and process digital radiographs and intraoral photos Maintain accurate patient records and charting Make temporary crowns and perform coronal polishing. Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Skills Familiarity with infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. Experience with Dentrix is preferred but not necessary. Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment while also managing individual responsibilities effectively. Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate medical documentation and patient records. Excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Proficiency in taking vital signs and understanding basic clinical procedures related to dentistry. No front desk experience required, will train the right DA! Job Type: Part Time - Tuesday & Thursday - Transition to Full time in 6 months. Pay: DOE Skills: General Practice Coronal Polishing Digital X-rays Insurance PPO Scheduling Treatment Planning Cross-trained (Front/Back Office) Dentrix

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