Dental Assistant

Oromed; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

OroMed in Los Angeles, CA is hiring a Dental Assistant to support chairside care, patient prep, and care coordination in an FQHC setting. The role requires compliance with California law, verified training, and dentist supervision.

Responsibilities include room prep, patient history intake, radiographs after safety training, fluoride applications, infection control, accurate record-keeping, and patient education. Strong communication and bilingual skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Board-approved eight-hour infection control training before procedures involving blood, saliva, or infectious materials.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.
• Board-approved two-hour Dental Practice Act course completed by hire or within deadline.
• Board-approved radiation safety course before taking radiographs.
• Clear communication, dependable attendance, attention to detail, basic computer skills.

Responsabilités

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and patients; provide chairside assistance and instrument transfer.
• Confirm patient identity; document health history, medications, allergies, and concerns for provider review.
• Capture intraoral and extraoral photographs; take radiographs after safety training.
• Apply topical fluoride or varnish under dentist supervision; perform delegated procedures within DA scope.
• Clean and disinfect treatment areas; sterilize instruments and maintain records.
• Enter accurate information in the dental record; route documents for provider review.
• Reinforce oral hygiene and post-treatment instructions in patient-friendly language.
• Coordinate with dental/medical scheduling and referrals; address access barriers.
• Monitor supplies, equipment readiness; support quality improvement and emergency response.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Bilingual skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent; dental assisting program preferred

Description du poste

Setting: California Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) | Department: Dental

Reports to: Director of Operations | Clinical supervision: Licensed Dentist

Employment: Full-Time | Location: Los Angeles, CA 90016 | Pay range: $22-$24

Position Summary

The Dental Assistant supports safe, welcoming dental care for children and adults in an FQHC through chairside assistance, patient preparation, and care coordination. Clinical duties require compliance with California law, verified training, demonstrated competency, and appropriate dentist supervision.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and patients; provide chairside assistance, suction, and instrument transfer during dental procedures.
• Confirm patient identity; collect and document health history, medications, allergies, and patient concerns for provider review. Promptly elevate urgent concerns.
• Capture intraoral and extraoral photographs. Take dental radiographs only after completing the required Board-approved radiation safety training.
• Apply topical fluoride, including varnish, when ordered and under direct dentist supervision. Perform other delegated supportive procedures only within the DA scope.
• Clean and disinfect treatment areas; process and sterilize instruments; maintain sterilization records and follow infection prevention, sharps, PPE, and exposure-response procedures.
• Enter accurate, timely information in the dental record or EHR; record services actually performed and route clinical documentation for provider review.
• Reinforce provider-approved oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions using language patients understand.
• Coordinate with dental, medical, and scheduling teams on patient flow, referrals, follow-up, and missed appointments. Help identify language, transportation, or other access barriers and connect patients to available support.
• Monitor supplies, expiration dates, and equipment readiness; report shortages or malfunctions. Support quality improvement, patient safety, and emergency response activities.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a dental assisting program or comparable training preferred. A California RDA license is not required for this DA position.
• Board-approved eight-hour infection control training before supportive procedures involving potential exposure to blood, saliva, or other infectious materials.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by the employer at hire and maintained; Board-approved two-hour Dental Practice Act course completed by hire or within the applicable statutory deadline.
• Board-approved radiation safety course completion required before taking radiographs.
• Clear communication, dependable attendance, attention to detail, basic computer skills, and respectful service to diverse patients.

Preferred Qualifications and Working Conditions

Dental clinic or FQHC experience; EHR proficiency; bilingual skills relevant to the community. Work involves patient contact, repetitive hand movements, sitting and standing, and handling clinical equipment, with reasonable accommodation as needed. Protect patient privacy and follow health center policies. This role does not independently diagnose, plan treatment, prescribe, or place sealants.

Room to Grow

Health Bridge is a growing company, and we are intentional about promoting from within. This role is a genuine entry point into a healthcare career with a company that invests in its people. Whetheryou’relooking to deepen your clinical knowledge, move into a leadership role, or simply become an expert in an emerging space,we’llsupport you every step of the way.

OroMed and Health Bridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.