Dental Assistant

Hero-Practice-Services-; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid holidays

Monthly bonus opportunities

Career growth within your practice and

Job summary

Kids Dental Place & Orthodontics in Van Nuys, CA is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to provide efficient, high-quality care under the Lead Orthodontic Assistant. This full-time position offers radiology training, a friendly team, and opportunities to grow within the practice and the region.

Pay ranges from $18 to $26 per hour, with monthly bonus opportunities and PTO. Responsibilities include documenting patient records, taking radiographs, and educating patients and parents on oral health

Qualifications

• Radiology education and state-approved training required.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
• Ability to multi-task and complete tasks accurately.
• Experience in a dental office preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect, document, and maintain patient records.
• Take radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as directed.
• Write clear, consistent chart notes.
• Educate patients and parents on oral health.
• Sterilize instruments and prep workstations per OSHA.
• Keep practice clean and presentable (restrooms, lobby, etc.).
• Support mission with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Active listening

Friendly demeanor

CPR certification

Dental office experience

Education

Radiology education and state requirements

Tools

eCW (eClinical Works)

Job description

Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!

• Generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth within your practice and the region

Kids Dental Place & Orthodontics in Van Nuys, CA,iscurrently seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to provide efficient, high-quality care to our patients. This position will report to the Lead Orthodontic Assistant.

Pay range: $18-$26/hr

Job Responsibilities

• Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records
• Obtain quality dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist
• Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed
• Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as well as educating them on good oral health
• Organize and sterilizing dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards
• Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children

Job Qualifications

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner
• Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus
• Previous experience working in a dental office preferred
• Current BLS CPR certification

In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.

Position Type

Full-time

Pay Range

$18-$26

Location(s)

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