Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Assistant role is onsite in Los Angeles, CA, with a stated base salary of $24 per hour. South Central Family Health Center’s mission is to improve quality of life in inner-city Los Angeles through affordable, comprehensive health care and education. Working under a licensed dentist, the assistant prepares patients and equipment, supports dental procedures, and maintains patient records. The role contributes to accessible, culturally responsive dental care for the community.

What you'll do

• Welcome, seat, and prepare patients for treatment
• provide oral-hygiene and postoperative instructions
• sterilize or disinfect instruments and set up trays
• assist the dentist during procedures and emergencies
• record treatment information, histories, and vital signs
• maintain equipment
• and monitor dental supplies and inventory.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

full-time

los angeles ca

south central family health center

dental care

patient preparation

instrument sterilization

dental procedures

patient records

oral hygiene

bls certification

$24/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health care, dental, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• education reimbursement
• career development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program, a Dental Assistant Certificate, and current BLS certification. One to three years of dental assistant experience is required.

About the employer

South Central Family Health Cent is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.