Dental Assistant

APLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team in Los Angeles. This role involves providing essential chair-side support to dentists, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a sterile environment. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish, possess a Radiation Certificate, and have a passion for patient care. With a commitment to excellence, you'll play a vital role in a community-focused organization, contributing to the health and well-being of diverse populations. If you're ready to make a difference in a rewarding environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Full benefits

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• At least one year of chair-side assisting experience.
• Fluently speak in Spanish language.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient chair-side assistance to the dentist.
• Take and develop x-rays and impressions.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Chair-side assisting

Infection control

OSHA and HIPAA regulations

Education

Radiation Certificate

RDA preferred

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Job Location

APLA Health Dental Clinic, Downtown Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA

Job Details

Job Location

APLA Health Dental Clinic, Downtown Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA

Salary Range

$25.60 - $28.82 Hourly

Description

• Please note this position is Bilingual in English and Spanish***
  
  

Position Summary

The Dental Assistant provides chair-side assistance to the Dentist during patient treatment. Other duties include instrument sterilization, maintaining dental office cleanliness and asepsis, assisting in language translation between doctor and patient, and other front office duties as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide efficient chair-side assistance to the dentist in the clinic and the mobile dental van.
• Take and develop x-rays.
• Take impressions and pour models.
• Perform coronal polishing (if licensed by the Dental Board of California)
• Fabricate temporary restorations (if licensed by the Dental Board of California)
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare operatories as needed for dental procedures.
• Package and sterilize instruments.
• Help maintain dental supply inventory.
• Assist in maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance.
• Be a visible representative of APLA Dental Services, Inc. in the community and occasionally network with other community-based organizations to help improve relationships and ensure maximum availability of resources for our patients.
  
  

Qualifications

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

Requirements

Training and Experience:

• Radiation Certificate
• RDA preferred by not required
• At least one year of chair-side assisting experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  
  

Knowledge Of

• Universal precautions and infection control
• OSHA and HIPAA regulations
• Dental materials and usage
• HIV/AIDS medical issues (preferred but not required)
  
  

Ability To

• Fluently speak in the Spanish Language
• Work independently and responsibly
• Treat patients with respect, compassion, and confidentiality
• Work independently and responsibly
• Work effectively as a team member in a busy dental practice
• Be self-motivated and maintain the commitment to excellence of APLA Dental Services, Inc.
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran.

COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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