Dental Assistant

About Us

Evergreen Dental Care is a warm, family-focused dental office in the heart of Alhambra. We take pride in providing gentle, personalized care for patients of all ages in a calm and friendly environment. Our team believes dentistry is about people first, and we are looking for someone who is kind, dependable, detail-oriented, and shares that same care for patients and teamwork.

About the Role

We are seeking a Dental Assistant who is eager to learn, dependable, and looking for a stable role with room to grow. Prior dental or healthcare experience is helpful, but not required. We are willing to train the right person who has a great attitude, strong attention to detail, and genuine care for patients.

This can be a good fit for someone early in their dental career, newly trained, or looking to transition into the dental field. You will work closely with our clinical and hygiene team to help each day run smoothly, assist with procedures, and make sure patients feel comfortable and cared for.

Your Day-to-Day

• Assist during exams and procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
• Prepare and organize treatment rooms
• Sterilize and set up instruments
• Take X-rays and follow infection control protocols
• Help patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked, and efficient workspace
• Work closely with the team to deliver an exceptional patient experience
• Support the front office as needed with scheduling, phone calls, and patient flow

What We’re Looking For

• Positive, caring, and professional with patients and teammates
• Reliable, organized, and comfortable in a small team environment
• Dependable with attendance and communication
• Willing to learn, take feedback, and help where needed
• Prior dental or healthcare experience preferred, but not required
• Dental assisting program or equivalent training is a plus
• X-ray certification is a plus, or willingness to complete required certification after hire
• EagleSoft experience preferred, but training can be provided

Why Join Us

• Supportive environment with hands-on training and mentorship
• Calm, respectful, patient-focused team culture
• Opportunity to grow with the practice
• Part-time schedule with potential for additional days as the practice grows
• Great fit for someone who values communication, teamwork, and quality care

Schedule

• *Required: *Monday, Tuesday, and two Saturdays per month
• Optional/Flexible: Thursdays based on office needs
• *Typical Shift Length: *7–8 hours

Job Type: Part-time

Base Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

Background check • Free parking • Patient comfort • Paid training • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • 8 hour shift • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Phone communication • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Assisting medical staff • Medical scheduling • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Attention to detail • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Eaglesoft • Dental equipment • Room tidying • Schedule creation • Four handed dentistry • Stocking • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Patient interaction • Dental Assisting • Clean workspace maintenance • Flexible schedule • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Under 1 year • Paid sick time