Dental Assistant

Dental Pros; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Los Angeles is seeking a detail-oriented Dental Assistant to support patient care and office operations. The successful candidate will manage patient preparation, assist with procedures, and maintain sterilization of tools. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, experience as a dental assistant, and knowledge of health and safety regulations. This role requires a high school diploma and preferably graduation from a dental assistant school. Great opportunity to work in a dynamic dental environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers to the dental office.
• Prepare customers for treatments ensuring their comfort.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Graduate of a dental assistant school

Tools

Dental instruments

Job description

For our busy dental practice, we’re looking for a dental assistant. You’ll assist with patient preparation, sterilization of tools, room setup, and some dental hygiene activities. You should have a dental x‑ray certification and provide excellent patient care to succeed in this position.

Dental assistants should be well‑organized and meticulous in their work. You should be able to follow directions and adhere to the rules of the dental practice. We want you to be capable of delivering direct or indirect patient care and ensuring that office procedures run smoothly.

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Welcome customers to the dental office

• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort

• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed

• 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

• Keep the dental room clean and well‑stocked

• Schedule appointments

• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

• When necessary, assist dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies

• Making sure medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs, are gathered and recorded

• Maintain dental equipment inventory and order dental supplies

Dental Assistant Requirements:

• Proven experience as a dental assistant

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

• Understanding of health and safety regulations

• Ability to perform regulated non‑surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus

• Good computer skills

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Must be well‑organized and reliable

• High school diploma

• Graduate of a dental assistant school is preferred

• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)