Dental Assistant

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and hardworking dental assistant to join our dental office in Arcadia. This is a great opportunity for someone who is dependable, eager to learn, and looking for a stable position with room to grow. Prior dental or healthcare experience is helpful, but not required. We are happy to train the right person who has a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and genuine care for patients. Must be willing to work Saturdays.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the dentist during exams and procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
• Prepare and organize treatment rooms before each appointment
• Set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed for treatment
• Sterilize instruments and follow proper infection control protocols
• Take dental X-rays
• Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Maintain clean, well-stocked, and efficient treatment rooms
• Keep accurate patient records and assist with clinical documentation
• Complete basic lab tasks as instructed
• Support patient flow and work closely with the team to provide an excellent patient experience
• Assist the front office as needed with scheduling, phone calls, patient records, and payment procedures

Requirements:

• Dental assisting experience preferred
• X-ray license preferred
• Must be dependable, kind, and willing to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Bilingual English/Vietnamese is a plus

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Teamwork • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Phone communication • Surgical instrument organization • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Full-time • Care documentation • English • Assisting medical staff • Vietnamese • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Disinfection procedures • Attention to detail • Dental x-ray • Clinical assessment documentation • Dental equipment • Room tidying • Four handed dentistry • Stocking • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Patient interaction • In-person • Clean workspace maintenance • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Under 1 year