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We are seeking a reliable, energetic, and versatile Dental Assistant to join our team in a hybrid role. This position requires someone comfortable splitting their time between chairside assisting (back office) and administrative patient care (front office).Cerritos, California

Practice Name
  Cerritos Family Dentistry
Dentist’s Name
  Nikhil Desai
Position details:
  Cerritos Family Dentistry is a growing, family-oriented private dental practice dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate dental care. We pride ourselves on creating a comfortable, welcoming environment for our patients and a supportive, collaborative culture for our staff.
Position Summary
We are seeking a reliable, energetic, and versatile Dental Assistant to join our team in a hybrid role. This position requires someone comfortable splitting their time between chairside assisting (back office) and administrative patient care (front office).
Key Responsibilities
Back Office (Chairside):
Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and set up trays, following all CDC/OSHA guidelines.
Assist the dentist during a variety of procedures (4-handed dentistry), including restorations, crowns, and hygiene checks.
Take high-quality digital dental radiographs (X-rays) and intraoral photos.
Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative instructions.
Front Office (Administrative):
Welcome patients, manage the check-in/check-out process, and schedule appointments.
Verify insurance benefits and enter patient information into practice management software (e.g., [Insert Software, e.g., Dentrix/Open Dental]).
Handle billing, collect payments, and present treatment plans.
City/State
  Cerritos, California
United States
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Compensation:
$20.00 – $24.00/ Hour
Benefits:
  Part-time 25 to 30 hours per week
Contact’s Name
  Trupti Desai
Contact’s Phone
  (562) 882-4571
Contact’s Email
  drnjddds@gmail.com

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