Dental Assistant

Arroyo Vista Family Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Arroyo Vista Family Health seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists during examinations and treatments in our Los Angeles clinic. You will prepare patients and materials, assist chair-side, and help manage patient flow and documentation.

The role requires a Dental Assistant certificate, at least two years of experience, and proficiency in English and Spanish. Strong teamwork and a focus on infection control are essential for daily clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant certificate or equivalent training.
• Minimum two years of experience as a dental assistant.
• Typing 35 wpm and computer literacy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with Hispanic culture and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental treatment and arrange instruments according to treatment plan.
• Maintain chair-side assistance and suction during procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare materials; hand instruments to dentist.
• Assist in constructing models from impressions.
• Welcomes and registers patients and manages encounter forms.
• Schedule appointments and remind patients; track follow-ups.
• Order dental supplies and maintain inventory.
• Handle insurance verification and daily cash logs.
• Support infection control, safety, and emergency readiness programs.
• Assist with coverage at Lincoln Heights and Highland Park as needed.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Verbal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Dental Assistant certificate

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Dentist, assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients. Performs other duties related to general patient dental care and receptionist duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for preparing patients for dental treatment. Arranges dental instruments, materials, and medications on chair side tray in the order they are to be used according per scheduled treatment plan.


• Responsible for keeping oral operating areas clear during dental procedures by use of suction devices, water sprays, cotton rolls, and holders.


• Responsible for sterilizing instruments, preparing restorative materials and dental cements, and passes instruments to the dentist.


• Assists in construction of models of teeth and mouth; pours, trims, mounts, and polishes models of plastic or plaster made from impressions taken by the dentist.


• Welcomes and registers patients, assigns new patients a medical chart, records treatment plan, and prepares encounter forms and encounter control logs.


• May determine pulse, respiration, facial coloration, and papillary reflexes of patient under treatment.


• Responsible for scheduling appointments and “walk-ins” according to dental department procedure, contacts patients to remind them of their appointment, and responsible for maintaining a current tracking file for dental patient’s follow-up care.


• Assist with clinic flow of patients.


• Responsible for ordering dental supplies, and for maintaining a current dental inventory of supplies and equipment.


• Responsible for performing insurance verification, handling cash flow box, and maintaining daily cash control log and submitting end of day reports to billing supervisor.


• Actively participates in the Quality Management Program.


• Actively participates in the Infection Control Program, Safety Program and Emergency Preparedness Program.


• Responsible for equipment sterilization as assigned and follows safety and infection control policy and procedures


• Responsible for following all Agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies, and practices.


• Performs other related duties as necessary, which may include assisting the medical, optometry, and billing departments.


• Assist with Dental Assistant coverage at Lincoln Heights and Highland Park as needed.


• Responsible for following the Agency’s emergency policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Dental Assistant certificate from a vocational school, or special training program for Dental Assistants.


• Minimum two years’ experience as a Dental Assistant.


• Typing of 35 wpm, and computer literate.


• Effective verbal and communication skills and bilingual English/Spanish.


• Ability to perform basic mathematical computation.


• Familiarity with the Hispanic culture.


• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented professional environment.


• High school graduate or G.E.D. certification.

Regular Full-Time LOS ANGELES, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1450

Salary Range: $23.13 To $26.57 Hourly

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