Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Los Angeles, CA
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Job Overview:
We are a boutique modern dental startup office in Koreatown Los Angeles. We are looking for a dental assistant to join our fun team. This position will initially be Tuesdays-Fridays. We are looking for a dental assistant who is willing to grow with the practice- someone who is open to potentially working Mondays in the future. Our team is cross- trained. As a team member you would help with both front office and back office tasks. Since we are a startup, you will have the unique opportunity to help grow and build the office. We have an office culture that’s positive, fun, and caring- a place where our team members are happy to come to work and our patients feel cared for and are provided a quality experience. We're looking for a dental assistant who’s kind, punctual, teachable, team-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable. If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!
Responsibilities:
- Prepare patient treatment rooms
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments
- Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material needed
- Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
- Take dental x-rays
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices
- Scan patients with Itero
- Help with front office tasks as needed (ex: scheduling, payment, insurance-related tasks)
- Contribute to social media marketing
Qualifications:
● Dental assisting: 2-3 years preferred (1 year required)
License/Certification:
● Dental Assisting Certification (required)
● X-Ray Certification (required)
● American Heart Association or American Red Cross course in Basic Life Support (required)
