Compassionate, comprehensive care General Dental practice in West Los Angeles/Rancho Park area looking to add an additional full-time assistant to our incredible team. RDAs and DAs are both welcome to apply, but dental assisting experience is a must! We are looking to hire a team-oriented, growth-oriented, hard-working individual who is searching for a long-term employment opportunity situated in an environment dedicated to the highest quality of customer service, the use of modern dental technologies and digital workflows, and technically excellent comprehensive dental care. We aim to provide nearly all procedures in-office, so chairside assisting experiences will include restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, extractions, implants, Invisalign, sleep dentistry, prosthodontics, digital intraoral scanning, and more. Benefits include vacation pay, 401k contributions, health insurance contributions, and becoming part of a true work family. We offer competitive compensation based on experience. If you are a dedicated Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the oral health of our patients, please submit your resume for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application, speaking with you, and getting to know you better!

Duties:
- Assist the dentists during dental procedures, including but not limited to fillings, crowns, extractions, implants, periodontal surgeries, and orthodontics.
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments in accordance with the most stringent infection control guidelines
- Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care instructions
- Perform dental laboratory procedures such fabricating and staining temporary restorations, 3D printing models and dental appliances, making bleaching trays, and pouring models
- Maintain accurate patient records and update medical history as necessary
- Assist with scheduling patient appointments and managing patient flow in the office
- Enter procedure codes into Asprodental software whenever treatment is planned by the doctor
- Provide support to the front office staff as needed

Skills:
- Strong knowledge of dental assisting techniques, procedures, and terminology
- Proficient in using dental equipment and instruments; willing to learn new skills/new technologies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Solid understanding of dental anatomy, oral health systems, and common dental conditions
- Familiarity with medical coding for dental procedures
- Ability to maintain strict infection control protocols to ensure patient safety

Requirements:
- Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program or previous work experience
- Current CPR certification
- X-ray certification and coronal polishing preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Required)

Work Location: In person