Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant
Private General Dental Practice – Long Beach, CA
Tuesday–Friday | In-person | 28–32 hours/week
Job Summary
We are a well-established private general dental practice located in Long Beach, CA (90807), looking for a Dental Assistant to join our friendly and professional team.

In this role, you’ll support a smooth clinical workflow by assisting with general and specialized procedures, ensuring sterilization protocols, and delivering top-tier patient care. Bilingual communication (English/Spanish) is essential to best serve our diverse patient base.

Responsibilities
Welcome and comfort patients throughout their visit
Assist the dentist during procedures (fillings, cleanings, extractions, etc.)
Take and process dental x-rays
Perform basic prophylactic cleaning
Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
Prepare and sanitize operatories between patients
Sterilize instruments and follow strict infection control protocols
Keep the clinical and lab areas clean and well-organized
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience (Required)
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Bilingual in English and Spanish (Required)
Solid understanding of dental terminology and aseptic technique
Strong communication and organizational skills
Professional, reliable, and team-focused
Must be able to commute to Long Beach, CA 90807
Compensation & Schedule
Pay: Competitive pay (based on experience)
Schedule: Tuesday to Friday (no weekends)
Expected Hours: 28–32 per week
Benefits: Sick time offered, Vacation time offered, consistent schedule, supportive team
Work Location: In person – Long Beach, CA 90807
Experience: Dental Assisting: 2 years (Required)
Language: English and Spanish (Required)
License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Required)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Long Beach, CA 90807 (Required)
Work Location: In person