Dental Assistant - DA - Mobile Dental Unit - South Los Angeles County

HealthCare Talent; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthCare Talent is seeking a Dental Assistant for their Mobile Dental Unit in South Los Angeles County. The role involves assisting dentists, managing dental instruments, and providing patient care. Candidates must have a Dental Assistant Certificate, a year of experience, and a willingness to travel within a specified radius. Work includes 40-hour weeks with rotating Saturday shifts, offering competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Sick time

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Dental Assistant experience required.
• Must have valid certifications.
• Reliable transportation required for mobility.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist in providing primary care services.
• Maintain all Dental Department equipment.
• Perform front office duties as needed.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Coronal polishing

X-Ray certification

Infection Control

BLS/CPR

Education

Dental Assistant Certificate

High School diploma or GED

Job description

HealthCare Talent is now a division of Cross Country Healthcare.

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Dental Assistant - DA - Mobile Dental Unit - South Los Angeles County

Location : Commerce, CA

Job Type : Direct

Reference Code : Mobile Dental Unit (MDU)

Required Years of Experience : 1

Required Education : High School diploma or GED

Job Industry : Healthcare - Health Services

Job Description :

Dental Assistant - DA

Mobile Dental Unit - South Los Angeles County

Sites Include: Downtown LA, LA City College, Glassel Park, LAC+USC Medical Center, Bell Gardens, and more!

Youmusthave the following qualifications to be considered:

• Reliable transportation and willingness to drive within a 10-20 mile radius of the South LA County as assigned
• Dental Assistant Certificate from accredited program
• Certifications: Coronal polishing, X-Ray certification, Infection Control & BLS/CPR card
• Years of experience:Minimum of 1 year of Dental Assistant experience

TheDental Assistant assists the dentist(s) in providing primary care services in Mobile Dental Unit as well as for sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instrument supplies. The Mobile Dental Unit Dental Assistant may ride in the Mobile Dental Unit, or meet at the destination location. The Mobile Dental Unit Assistant is not responsible for driving the Mobile Dental Unit.

Schedule: 40 hours weekly

**Schedule with destinations and assignments provided 1 month in advance**

• Monday- Friday, with rotating Saturdays
• 2 Saturdays monthly REQUIRED - Locations: DTLA, Norwalk, West LA and Bell Gardens.
• When working a Saturday, you will have 1 weekday off.

Shift Times: 8 hour shifts

- 6:45am start time when assigned to ride in the Mobile Dental Unit

- 7:45am start when assigned to meet at the destination

Pay Rate -Dental Assistant $23.00 to $25.00 per hour (Depending on experience and knowledge)

Responsibilities:

• The Dental Assistant serves as the dentist's chair side assistant
• Assist patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by dentist
• Prepares operation procedure for patient treatment as per Dental department protocols or directions
• Completion of dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law
• Maintains all Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer's directions
• Maintains a list of Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assist dental director, dental hygienist in assuring that all patient records are documents are filed correctly
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with a professional manner
• May be required to preform front office duties such as: Scheduling, confirming appointments, verify insurance, check patients in and out, collect co-pay, and manage balance due

Why us? Great health benefits, team environment, and growth opportunities!

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, sick time, and more!