Dental Assistant – Pediatric Care with Growth & Bonuses

Hero Practice Services; Huntington Park (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay with monthly bonus

PTO and paid holidays

Career growth within your practice and

the region

Job summary

Kids Dental Place & Orthodontics in Huntington Park, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to underserved children. Responsibilities include collecting and documenting patient records, obtaining dental radiographs, writing notes, and maintaining clean, organized operatories per OSHA standards.

The role emphasizes patient education and teamwork across the practice.

Qualifications

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents.
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus.
• Previous experience working in a dental office preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records
• Obtain quality dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist
• Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed
• Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as well as educating them on good oral health
• Organize and sterilizing dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards
• Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Friendly demeanor

Active listening

Education

Radiology training per state requirements

Tools

eClinical Works (eCW)

Job description

Kids Dental Place & Orthodontics in Huntington Park, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to underserved children. Responsibilities include collecting and documenting patient records, obtaining dental radiographs, writing notes, and maintaining clean, organized operatories per OSHA standards.

The role emphasizes patient education and teamwork across the practice.