Pays $30+/hr — Dental Assistant market median is ~$49k (13 jobs) · Top 25% in Surgery (Dental) for work-life (6.6/10, vs 239 in this specialty)
Travel Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery
About the Role
Part-time oral surgery assisting. $30+/hr. Travel between Irvine, Placentia, and Orange. CE funds available.
Join InterDent Service as a Travel Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery in Placentia, California.
Requirements
- Board-approved 8-hour infection control course.
- Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program.
- Valid health care provider CPR/BLS Certificate.
- Experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $30+/hr.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
Work with InterDent Service in Placentia, California.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional integrated oral healthcare services with a focus on clinical excellence and patient care. Support the dental team in oral surgery procedures and maintain a commitment to community wellbeing.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
InterDent Service holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 179 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Travel Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery at InterDent Service a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery (Dental) — ranked against 239 active Surgery (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Dental Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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