General Dental Assistant

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 8 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 Thursday: 9 AM–6 PM Saturday: 9 AM - 6 PM. Closed on CPR Certification BLS Certification X-ray / Radiography Certification Local Anesthesia Certification Nitrous Oxide Certification Dental Assistant License Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA) Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant (CPFDA) Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant (CRFDA) Infection Control License Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Driver's license #J-18808-Ljbffr