General Dental Assistant

Top Dental Huntington Park

Huntington Park (CA)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 27,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discount

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Top Dental Huntington Park is seeking a Part-time Oral Surgery Assistant to support surgeons in clinical procedures and post-operative care. The role runs Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 AM to 6 PM, with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break and overtime opportunities during busy seasons at 1.5x rate.

Compensation includes a competitive hourly salary of $27–$32 based on experience, plus commission-based incentives for contributions to procedures.

Qualifications

Two+ years of dental assistant experience.
Spanish fluency required.
Proficient in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Familiar with implant and general dentistry practices.

Responsibilities

Assist surgeons during oral and maxillofacial procedures, anticipating needs and maintaining a sterile environment.
Support post-operative patient care and scheduling follow-ups.
Monitor patient vitals and assist with positioning during procedures.
Sterilize and organize instruments and prepare treatment rooms.
Provide chairside assistance during extractions, implant placements, and periodontal surgeries.
Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
Take dental radiographs as directed and ensure diagnostic image quality.

Skills

Spanish fluency

BLS certification

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Part-time Oral Surgery Assistant

Part-Time Schedule, Mondays and Wednesdays

This role offers a part-time schedule, working Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 AM to 6 PM. You will have a 60-minute unpaid meal break each day, with overtime available during busy seasons, paid at 1.5x the regular rate.

Earn Commission on Procedures

Your compensation package includes a competitive salary of $27–$32/hr based on qualifications and experience. You can also benefit from commission-based incentives for contributions to procedures like impression taking, equipment setup, and patient education.

Develop Expertise in Oral Surgery

You will assist surgeons during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, providing expert chairside assistance during complex treatments such as dental extractions, implant placements, and periodontal surgeries. The role involves managing instruments, maintaining a sterile environment, and supporting post-operative patient care.

Requirements for This Role

This position requires two or more years of experience as a dental assistant and Spanish fluency. You should be proficient in basic life support and familiar with Open Dental software, as well as implant and general dentistry practices.

Pay

$27 - $32 per hour
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
Commission-Based Incentives: Benefit from incentives based on your contributions to procedures like impression taking, equipment setup, and patient education.

Expected Annual Salary

If working 8 hours/day, 3 days/week:

1st year: $33,696
2nd year: $36,000

*Expected annual salary is an example of the amount paid after one full year of employment. Actual amounts may vary depending on bonuses, working hours, etc.

Shift & Schedule

Work Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 AM -6 PM
Breaks: 60-minute meal break (not counted as work hours).
Overtime: Overtime available during busy seasons and paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate.
Holiday Shifts: Occasional holiday shifts, compensated at double time.

Requirements

License & Certification: Basic life support
Software Experience: Open Dental
Clinical Experience: Implant Dentistry, General Dentistry
Years of Professional Experience: Experienced Dental assistant with 2+ years of practice

Spanish fluency required.

Job Description

Assist surgeons during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures by anticipating needs, managing instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment.
Support post-operative care by providing instructions to patients and assisting with follow-up scheduling.
Monitor patient vital signs and assist with patient positioning throughout surgical treatments.
Sterilize and organize surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies before and after procedures.
Provide expert chairside assistance during complex procedures, including dental extractions, implant placements, and periodontal surgeries.
Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
Sterilize dental instruments and prepare treatment rooms before and after patient appointments.
Prepare patients for dental procedures by ensuring comfort and explaining what to expect.
Assist the dentist during various dental procedures, including restorative, cosmetic, and surgical treatments.
Take dental radiographs (X-rays) as directed and ensure all images are of diagnostic quality.
Prepare and mix dental materials such as fillings, impressions, and bonding agents.

Benefits

Paid time off
Employee discount
Uniform allowance

Jobly Bonus

$45 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley)

Facility Information

Name: Top Dental Huntington Park[Jul 1, 2026 opened]
Location: 6416 Santa Fe Ave, Huntington Park, California
Type: Dental clinic
Healthcare Services: Dental office

Concept of Care

Top Dental is a referral-based oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Huntington Park. We bring hospital-level surgical care into a comfortable office setting: every patient is seen by a board-eligible oral surgeon, treatment is planned with 3D CBCT imaging and digital impressions, and we offer the full range of anesthesia options, from local anesthesia to IV sedation and general anesthesia. Our team is trilingual (English/Spanish/Korean) and takes time to explain each procedure, so patients and their referring dentists always know what to expect.

Average Number of Patients

Patients Information

Wide age range: teens and young adults for wisdom tooth removal, adults 35+ for implants and bone grafting
Predominantly Spanish-speaking community; most patients referred by general dentists
New patients per month: 25 on average

Provided Services & Treatment Mix

Dental Implants, Full-Mouth Implants & Bone Grafting / Sinus Lifts 50%
Tooth Extractions & Wisdom Tooth Management 35%
Other Oral Surgery (PRF/PRP, Expose & Bond, Oral Pathology / Biopsy) 15%
IV Sedation / General Anesthesia available for all procedures

Staff

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon 1
Registered Dental Assistant 1 (hiring a second, part-time)
Receptionist / Admin 1

Director

Dr. Alex Lee, DMD

Biography

University of San Francisco. Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology.]
Doctor of Dental Medicine, Roseman University of Health Sciences.
Columbia University Harlem Hospital Center. General Practice Residency.
University of Missouri Kansas City. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Internship.
Medical University of South Carolina. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency.
2026 Founded Top Implant Center Huntington Park.

Clinical Focus

Dental implants and full-arch reconstruction
Oral surgery: extractions, wisdom teeth, bone grafting and sinus lifts
IV sedation and general anesthesia

Surgical Team

Dr. Alex Lee, DMD, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. B.S. in Molecular Biology, University of San Francisco; D.M.D., Roseman University of Health Sciences; General Practice Residency, Harlem Hospital Center (Columbia University affiliate), New York; Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery internship, University of Missouri–Kansas City; Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency, Medical University of South Carolina, including a year of general surgery and anesthesia training. Practiced general dentistry in Los Angeles before specializing. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Number of Units

4 units (surgical treatment rooms, 1 equipped for IV sedation)

Equipment

Digital X-rays
CBCT (3D Cone-Beam Imaging)
Intraoral Scanner (Digital Impressions)
IV Sedation Monitoring (ECG, SpO2, Capnography)
PRF Centrifuge
Surgical Implant Motor & Piezosurgery Unit
Practice Management Software (Open Dental)

Sterilization & Infection Control

Class B vacuum autoclave with pouched instruments and routine spore testing, Statim cassette autoclave for rapid handpiece turnaround, ultrasonic cleaner for pre-cleaning, and treated dental unit waterlines. Single-use disposables and CDC/Dental Board of California infection-control protocols followed throughout.

Opening Hours