RDA - Dental Assistant

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Beverly Hills, CA

Job Description

Hello!

We are a boutique cosmetic and general dental practice in the heart of Beverly Hills looking for an energetic + experienced assistant to join our friendly, outgoing team as we provide the best experience to our vibrant patient base. We request a minimum of 2 years of experience, as well as a positive and professional attitude. Must have experience in radiographs and impressions.

This position's availability is needed Tuesday-Thursday, 8am-5pm. Please be punctual, reliable, and have dependable transportation to get to work on time.

Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:
(May change as we re-org, prioritizing each staff member's skillset)

• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
• Setup instruments, equipment, and materials needed for the corresponding treatment/visit
• Breakdown operatories after each visit and reset for the next appointment
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Ensure each operatory is clean and well-stocked
• Keep inventory on back office supplies and submit a biweekly order form before running low on stock
• Invisalign Impressions

Skillset We Ask For:

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing necessary
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-sufficient
• Well-organized and reliable
• Able to process creative feedback for performance improvement (if needed)
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

This position reports directly to our office manager.