Dental Assistant - Johnson Family Dental - San Luis Obispo, CA

Overview:

You Belong Here at Johnson Family Dental – San Luis Obispo!

Looking for a dental home where your skills are valued, your team feels like family, and your work makes a real impact? Johnson Family Dental, part of the Smile Brands network, is hiring a Dental Assistant in beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA—and we’d love to meet you!

At Smile Brands, we’re more than just a dental network—we’re a community built around one mission: delivering Smiles for Everyone®. From patients to providers and employees to communities, we believe in making every interaction matter. We empower individuals to grow beyond their comfort zones and support personal and professional discovery in an environment where people feel safe, supported, welcomed, and seen.

Ready to love where you work? Apply today and let’s chat!

What’s in It for You:

Full-time, consistent schedule (No Weekends!)

Ongoing training and CE opportunities

Competitive pay, bonus/incentives, health benefits, PTO, etc.

Schedule (days/hours): Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm & Friday 8am - 4pm Responsibilities:

Assist the dentist during exams and procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort
Take and develop dental X-rays as needed
Sterilize and prepare instruments and treatment rooms following infection control protocols
Take impressions, apply fluoride, and provide other expanded functions as permitted by state law
Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and dental procedures
Maintain accurate patient records and update charts
Manage inventory, order supplies, and ensure the dental operatory is stocked
Perform front office tasks such as scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries when needed
Qualifications:

Must have certifications to be hired:

Dental Assistant Certificate in California
CPR or BLS
X-Ray license

Organized, reliable, and committed to providing 5-star patient care

Someone who thrives in a team-first, people-focused environment

Compensation: $18-$24/hr About:

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

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