Dental Assistant

Practice Leadership And Growth; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Practice Leadership And Growth is seeking an experienced, full-time Dental Assistant in Encino, CA. The position requires at least one year of dental office experience. You will support dentists and hygienists, take X-rays, and educate patients in a fast-paced, compassionate clinic.

Responsibilities include assisting procedures, sterilizing operatories, managing patient flow, and handling insurance verification and payments. Competitive pay and benefits discussed in interview.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a dental office is required.

Responsibilities

• Taking high quality diagnostic X-rays.
• Assisting the dentist and/or hygienist during procedures.
• Properly sterilizing and setting up operatories.
• Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment.
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Periodontal charting and notation of patient records.
• Entering diagnosed treatment to patient charts.
• Organizing treatment priorities based on doctors' diagnosis.
• Restocking dental supplies and organizing supplies.
• Checking in and checking out scheduled patients.
• Making financial arrangements for treatment through third-party financing.
• Collecting payments.
• Making outbound calls to schedule patients as needed.
• Verifying insurance as needed.
• Auditing and preparing charts for next day appointments.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced, full-time Dental Assistant to join our team. Dental Assisting experience is ESSENTIAL. You should also be willing to train the candidates in Dental Assisting as we grow. As a dental assistant, you will work alongside general dentists and hygienists to provide exceptional patient care in a safe, friendly, and compassionate environment.

Responsibilities

• Taking high quality diagnostic X-rays
• Assisting the dentist and/or hygienist during procedures
• Properly sterilizing and setting up operatories
• Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
• Periodontal Charting and Notating patient records
• Entering diagnosed treatment to patients chart
• Organizing treatment priorities based off Doctors diagnosis
• Organizing and restocking dental supplies
• Checking in and Checking out scheduled patients
• Making financial arrangements for treatment through 3rd party financing companies
• Collecting payments
• Making outbound calls to schedules patients as needed
• Verifying insurance as needed
• Auditing and preparing charts for the next days appointments

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a dental office required.
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Strong Time Management Skills
• Great communication Skills
• Reliability and Punctuality
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take constructive criticism
• Positive attitude and sparkling personality

We offer competitive pay of $17-25 per hour based on experience, with bonuses available based on performance.

We pride ourselves in providing a friendly, fun, and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork, work life balance, along with personal and professional growth.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Sample Benefits (please Discuss At Interview)

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Will discuss in the interview. We are flexible.

Location

Encino, CA : Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

Encino, CA 91436 (Required).

Relocate before starting work (Required). Work Location: In person.