Dental Assistant

Hero Practice Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in providing high-quality care to children. This role involves assisting with patient treatment, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving children's health in underserved communities.

Benefits

Monthly bonus plan

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Disability benefits

Opportunities for professional advancement

Qualifications

• Experience working in a dental office.
• Proficiency with hygiene and operative instruments.

Responsibilities

• Provide the best patient experience possible.
• Assist in taking diagnostic radiographs and intraoral pictures.
• Maintain strict compliance with all relevant regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Location:

Van Nuys, CA

Pay Range:

From $19.00 per hour for entry-level to $22.00 per hour for experienced, well-qualified professionals

Job Profile:

Dental Assistant

Overview:

Hero Practice Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high-quality and compassionate care to all patients.

Hero Practice Services is the only practice management company focused on delivering the systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. With offices across the country, we have helped millions of children and young people gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at Hero is both a career and a calling … join us, BE A HERO!

The Opportunity:

This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Heroes who actively serve children and young people in our communities by improving their overall health and well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Provide the best patient experience possible
• Support optimized schedules with effective open treatment calls, educating patient parents/guardians on the importance and urgency of pending treatments
• Assist in taking diagnostic radiographs and intraoral pictures (periapical, bitewings, panoramic)
• Use dental documentation software to locate and manage patient records efficiently
• Provide behavior management following guidelines approved by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment
• Ensure the practice is clean and presentable, including cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting
• Maintain strict compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, Dental Board, ADA, DOL)

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a dental office
• Proficiency with hygiene and operative instruments and understanding their proper use
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire for professional growth
• Organized with a strong knowledge of dentistry

Physical Requirements:

This position requires a full range of body motion. Employees must regularly sit, walk, and stand; communicate verbally and in writing; use hands to operate equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Monthly bonus plan
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, disability, and more
• Opportunities for professional advancement in a growing healthcare group

Preferred Certifications:

• CPR Certification
• Radiography Credentials

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