Pays $25.00 - $30.00 per hour — Dental Assistant market median is ~$49k (13 jobs) · Top 25% in Surgery (Dental) for work-life (6.6/10, vs 239 in this specialty)
Traveling Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery
About the Role
Part-time oral surgery assisting. $25-$30/hr. Travel between Irvine and Placentia. CE funds available.
Join InterDent Service as a Traveling 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: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
Work with InterDent Service in Placentia, California.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional integrated oral healthcare services and support oral surgery procedures. Focus on clinical excellence and building strong relationships with patients and teammates.
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 Traveling 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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