Dental Assistant – Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays (Spanish‑Speaking, Open Dental Required)

Our equity‑rooted dental practice on Avalon Blvd in South Los Angeles is seeking a reliable, professional Dental Assistant to support our growing patient community, including families, seniors, and bilingual households.

About Our Practice

We are a modern, community‑centered dental office equipped with:

• 4 fixed dental chairs

• Midmark sterilization

• 1 fixed Wall X-ray

• Mobile handheld X‑ray

• Open Dental practice management software

• Strong infection‑control, HIPAA, and patient‑privacy standards

Our workflow is efficient, respectful, and senior‑friendly. We value professionalism, warmth, and excellent communication.

Schedule Needed

• Tuesday

• Thursday

• Saturday

(Consistent availability is required.)

Required Skills

• Spanish‑speaking (comfortable assisting bilingual families and seniors)

• Proficient in Open Dental (charting, scheduling, treatment notes, patient intake)

• Chairside assisting experience

• Strong communication and patient‑care skills

• Ability to work independently and support a small, fast‑paced team

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside for exams, cleanings, and restorative procedures

• Prepare and break down operatories

• Manage sterilization using Midmark protocols

• Support patient intake, consent forms, and medical history review

• Maintain accurate notes and documentation in Open Dental

• Uphold infection‑control, OSHA, and HIPAA standards

• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining professionalism and efficiency

Ideal Candidate

You are dependable, patient‑centered, bilingual, and confident using Open Dental. You enjoy serving diverse families and seniors and can integrate smoothly into a respectful, mission‑driven practice.