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Dental Assistant

South Central Family Health Center
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Job Posting

Title : Dental Assistant

Base Salary Range : $43,680- $45,760 plus benefits

FTE : Full-time, Non-Exempt

Our Mission : The Mission of South Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the

diverse Community of inner city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive health care and

education in a welcoming and multi-cultural environment.

To lead the way in health care in South Los Angeles, as the premier provider and employer of choice offering

comprehensive, high quality, affordable, efficient and culturally responsive services.

General Summary : The Unlicensed Dental Assistant is under the supervision of a licensed dentist and is

responsible for a wide range of tasks. The Unlicensed Dental Assistant will prepare patients for treatment or

checkups. Perform basic supportive dental procedures and set up instruments and equipment needed for

procedures and keep records.

  • Prepares patient, sterilize or disinfects instruments, set up instrument trays, prepares materials, or assists

dentist during dental procedures

  • Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting seating, and draping patient
  • Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirement; calls for
  • repairs, when necessary

  • Records treatment information in patient records
  • Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
  • Assists dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies
  • Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
  • Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
  • Orders and monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory
  • Qualifications Licensure and Certifications :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting programs in the United States required
  • Dental Assistant Certificate
  • Current BLS Certification required
  • Bilingual Bi-literate English / Spanish preferred
  • Must have 1 to 3 years of dental assistant experience.
  • Top benefits or perks : As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you‘ll enjoy competitive

    wages and generous benefits :

  • Benefits : Health care, dental, life insurance
  • 403 (b) Retirement plan
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Career development : Entry-level employees have opportunities to work in management, HR or other
  • areas of the company

    Job Posting

    Contact / application information :

    To apply please visit South Central Family Health Center‘s website at :

    Family-Health-Cent

    Salary : $43,680 - $45,760

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