Dental facility seeking dedicated Dental Assistant in Glendale, CA

Our advanced dental practice in Glendale/La Crescenta is seeking a professional, motivated, and detail-oriented Dental Assistant  who is comfortable supporting both the clinical and front-office areas.

We provide comprehensive dentistry in one location, including general dentistry, oral surgery, and implant surgery. The owner doctor has over 20 years of clinical experience, and our clinic is fully equipped with CT imaging and CAD/CAM systems (since 2012).

Position: Dental Assistant 

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Glendale / La Crescenta, CA

Responsibilities

Clinical Assisting

• Assist the dentist during procedures (four-handed dentistry)

• Prepare and sterilize instruments and clinical rooms

• Take digital x-rays (training provided if needed)

• Set up trays and materials for various procedures

• Ensure patient comfort and provide clear instructions before and after treatment

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical areas

• Follow infection-control and safety protocols consistently

• Front Desk / Reception 

  • Greet and check patients in/out with professionalism and warmth

  • Manage phone calls, texts, and email communication

  • Schedule and confirm appointments efficiently

  • Verify insurance benefits and assist with pre-authorizations

  • Process payments, treatment estimates, and billing

  • Maintain organized patient records and daily reports

  • Communicate with clinical staff to support smooth workflow

  • Uphold patient privacy, professionalism, and clinic protocols

   

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of dental office experience (front desk, assisting, or both) required

• Familiarity with dental procedures and chairside assisting

• Strong understanding of PPO insurance verification and basic billing

• Excellent communication and customer-service skills

• Ability to multitask and support both reception and clinical tasks

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow established protocols

• Dentrix or other dental software experience preferred

• X-ray license preferred but not required (we can train)

• Bilingual (English/Korean) a plus, not required

What We Offer

• $22-26/hr (Based on experience)

• A respectful, stable, and well-organized working environment

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Opportunities for skill development in both front and back roles

• A practice where advanced dentistry and patient care are held to the highest standard

How to Apply

Please send your resume (PDF preferred) with your contact information to:

admin@able-dental.com

Subject line: Dental Assistant Application – [Your Name]

Administrative Department
Able Dental
Office of Dr. Gaeun Lee, D.D.S., M.S.
1809 Verdugo Blvd Ste 270, Glendale, CA 91208
Tel: 818-500-0270, 818-952-3600
Fax: 818-495-7001