Dental Assistant - ENTRY LEVEL

Entry-Level Dental Assistant Hiring Now!

We're seeking a Dental Assistant to join a growing dental practice in DTLA. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or entry-level candidates looking to launch their career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Location: DTLA, 90015

Pay: $22/hour

Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-4pm
• Friday: 7:15am-3:45pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care & Support: Assist dentists and hygienists during procedures, seat patients, pass instruments, and manage post-treatment clean-up.
• Sterilization & Setup: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure materials are ready for procedures.
• Patient Education: Provide clear explanations of procedures and post-care instructions.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient records.
• Infection Control: Support infection control protocols through proper sterilization and disinfection practices.

Qualifications:

• Dental Assistant Certification Required
• Bilingual: Spanish & English
• Entry-level candidates and recent graduates from dental assisting programs are encouraged to apply!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Growth Opportunities: The company is expanding rapidly and promotes from within.
• Training & Development: Comprehensive training makes this a great place to start and grow your career.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA 90015.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles, CA 90015.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.