Dental Assistant/ Floater position in well established Mission Viejo office!

About Us:
We are a general and cosmetic dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional care in a calm and welcoming environment. Our philosophy is centered on quality over quantity — we do not subscribe to the high-paced, insurance-driven model. Instead, we prioritize building lasting relationships with our patients and delivering personalized, attentive care.

Our team culture is supportive, respectful, and collaborative. We value professionalism, kindness, and a shared commitment to excellence in both clinical care and customer service. We are a small and efficient team of well established professionals looking for the right fitting candidate that understands how a dental office depends on collaboration and helping one another.

Position Summary:
We are currently seeking a flexible, reliable Dental Office Floater to join our outstanding team. This dual-role position is approximately 70% back office and 30% front office, ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their workday and is comfortable assisting both chairside and at the front desk as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Back Office (70%):

• Assist with operatory turnover and maintain a clean, efficient treatment environment

• Sterilize instruments and ensure operatories and sterilization areas are well-stocked

• Support the main dental assistant and hygiene team during procedures

• Take diagnostic X-rays

• Assist hygiene with periodontal charting/probing

• Help manage smooth patient flow throughout the day

Front Office (30%):

• Answer incoming phone calls in a courteous and professional manner

• Assist with scheduling and keeping the hygiene schedule full

• Step in at the front desk when the regular front office team member is out

• Help with patient check-in/check-out and other administrative support

Qualifications:

• Dental assisting experience preferred; X-ray certification 

• Familiarity with infection control, sterilization, and general dental office protocols

• Skilled in multitasking, with a calm and patient-focused approach

• Friendly, dependable, and eager to contribute wherever needed

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

What We Offer:

• A warm, team-oriented work environment

• Opportunity to be part of a practice that truly values patient relationships

• Paid time off

• Dental care benefits

• Support for professional growth and development

Hours: 

Mon-Wed 7:45am-4:00pm 

Thursday 8:00am-1:00pm

How to Apply:
If you’re looking to be part of a caring, high-quality practice that values its team and patients, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to csydds@gmail.com with the subject line: “Dental Floater Application.”

We look forward to meeting a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence and genuine patient care. You can find out more about us at www.sydentistry.com. Looking forward to meeting you!