Dental Assistant

Hero Practice Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Kids Dental Place & Orthodontics in Van Nuys, CA is seeking a part-time Orthodontic Assistant to support dentists with radiographs, records, and patient education.

You will maintain infection control, assist with comfort, and help ensure a welcoming environment for children and families.

Qualifications

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements.
• Friendly, outgoing demeanor and strong listening skills.
• Ability to multi-task and complete tasks accurately.
• Experience with a dental office setting preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document clear, concise patient records.
• Take dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as directed.
• Write accurate chart notes matching services performed.
• Educate patients and parents on good oral health.
• Sterilize instruments and clean workstations per OSHA.
• Keep the practice clean and presentable.
• Support mission by providing high-quality care to underserved children.

Skills

Radiology training

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

eCW knowledge

Dental office experience

BLS CPR

Dental radiology

Education

Dental radiology certification

Tools

eClinical Works (eCW)

Job description

Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!

• Generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth within your practice and the region

Kids Dental Place & Orthodontics in Van Nuys, CA is currently seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to provide efficient, high-quality care to our patients. This position will report to the Lead Orthodontic Assistant.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records
• Obtain quality dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist
• Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed
• Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as well as educating them on good oral health
• Organize and sterilizing dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards
• Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children

Job Qualifications

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner
• Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus
• Previous experience working in a dental office preferred
• Current BLS CPR certification

In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.

Position Type

Part-time

Pay Range

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