Dental Assistant

Canoga Park Dental; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Canoga Park Dental is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team in Los Angeles. You will greet patients, prepare them for procedures, and ensure comfort throughout visits.

You will set up instruments, assist with procedures using four-handed dentistry, and maintain patient records in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. The role emphasizes infection control and attention to detail, with compensation reflecting individual qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Active Dental Assistant License and X-ray license required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Prepare patients for treatments and examinations, ensuring comfort.
• Set up instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to safety standards.
• Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with charting as needed.
• Follow infection control protocols and office procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Active Dental Assistant License

X-ray license

Job description

Description

Dental Assistant Opportunity – Our Best Life Companies

Grow Your Career with a Team That Feels Like Family

Our Best Life Companies is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant (DA) to join our team. This is a great opportunity to work alongside experienced dental professionals in a supportive, patient-focused environment while continuing to grow your career. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and performance-based bonus opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients in a friendly and professional manner
• Prepare patients for treatments and examinations, ensuring their comfort throughout the visit
• Select, organize, and set up instruments, equipment, and materials required for procedures
• Sterilize and maintain instruments in accordance with established safety and regulatory standards
• Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with charting as needed
• Follow all infection control protocols and office procedures

Qualifications

• Current X-Ray license required
• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Compensation is structured to reflect the differing qualifications and scope of responsibilities between RDAs and DAs.

Our Best Life Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current CPR certification
• Active Dental Assistant License