Dental Patient Representative / Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Patient Representative / Dental Assistant works onsite in Los Angeles, CA. Pay is $48,579–$52,314 per year. The role supports Wesley Health Centers and its integrated, patient-focused care team. This position welcomes patients and provides front-office administrative and financial support while helping patients move smoothly through dental visits. It coordinates registration, appointments, payments, referrals, and communication with the care team to support patient access and clinic operations.

What you'll do

• Greet patients and verify visit purpose
• record eligibility and registration in the electronic practice management system
• monitor wait times
• schedule appointments and provide referral documentation
• manage calls and reminders
• coordinate patient handoffs with the care team
• prepare paperwork
• conduct financial screenings
• collect and reconcile payments
• maintain records and close front-office encounters
• monitor waiting areas
• prepare reports and correspondence
• follow safety and compliance procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental patient representative

dental assistant

los angeles ca

jwch institute

$48,579–$52,314/year

dental services

patient registration

dental billing

nextgen

dentrix

ryan white funding

english-spanish preferred

mileage reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer-sponsored health-premium allowance
• funded Health Savings Account
• paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing
• mileage reimbursement
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance and AD&D.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of financial support experience, dental billing experience, and a current California driver's license with ability to drive between clinic sites. NextGen and/or Dentrix experience and Ryan White oral health funding knowledge are listed requirements; bilingual English/Spanish and dental front-office experience are preferred.

About the employer

JWCH Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.