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Dental Assistant

Garfield Dental Group
Monterey Park, CA
20 - 28 USD hourly (40,000 - 56,000 USD annually)
Dental AssistantPart Timevia indeed · last seen Oct 11

Job Description

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Job description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist dentists in providing high-quality dental care to patients. This position offers an opportunity to work in a friendly and rewarding environment.

Duties:

  • Assist dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs
  • Prepare patients for dental procedures by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patients
  • Maintain instrumentation for dental procedures by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments
  • Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in aseptic technique to maintain cleanliness and prevent infection
  • Bilingual in Mandarin a plus
  • Knowledge of dental receptionist duties such as scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries a plus
  • Ability to take intra oral x ray

Join our team as a Dental Assistant to contribute to the well-being of our patients and work alongside experienced dental professionals.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Every weekend
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Monterey Park, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Monterey Park, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

  • Monterey Park, CA 91754 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Monterey Park, CA 91754: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Mandarin • Oral hygiene • Medical procedure preparation • 8 hour shift • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Pre-examination patient preparation • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Full-time • Greeting dental patients • Assisting medical staff • Medical scheduling • X-Ray Certification • Every weekend • Dental x-ray • Patient care • Ability to follow instructions • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Monday to Friday • In-person • Patient education • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling

Job Details

Job Type
Part Time
Salary
20 - 28 USD hourly (40,000 - 56,000 USD annually)
Median for Dental Assistant in CA: $50k/yr
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
October 9, 2026

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About the Employer
Garfield Dental Group
Monterey Park, CA
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