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Dental Assistant - ENTRY LEVEL
Lensa
Los Angeles (CA)
On-site
USD 10,000 - 60,000
Full time
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Job summary
A family practice in Downtown Los Angeles is looking for a Dental Assistant to join their team. This entry-level position offers extensive training in a fast-paced environment, along with full benefits, and a competitive pay starting at $21/hour. Responsibilities include patient assessment and preparation, along with managing medical records.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Must be available to work Monday-Friday from 7:15am-4:30pm.
- Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assesses patients and records information in electronic health records.
- Prepares patients for examinations and explains procedures.
- Maintains and stocks patient care supplies.
Skills
Education
Job description
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Dental Assistant - Back Office
Family practice in Downtown Los Angeles is looking for a dental assistant to join their team! Dental Assistant certification is required. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and gain extensive back office experience! ENTRY-LEVEL CANDIDATES ARE WELCOME TO APPLY!
What's In It For You
- Gain experience in a fast-paced environment
- Back Office experience
- Extensive training program with opportunity for growth
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Dental Assistant Certification
- Must be available to work between 7:15am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
- Assesses patients and obtains pertinent information as required per visit type.
- Records accurate information obtained from patient in the electronic health record in a timely manner.
- Prepares patient for examination, treatment and/or procedures.
- Explains procedures to patients, answers questions as needed and/or allay their anxiety by providing them with additional time and/or information to make informed decisions.
- Determine and assess patient’s understanding of information provided to them.
- Reviews and obtains informed consents from patients. Check for accuracy of consent/forms prior to filing into patient’s electronic health record.
- Reviews patient’s electronic medical record for completion and accuracy; makes sure that test results are in the electronic health records prior to the patient being seen by the physician/provider. Obtain any missing report as needed.
- Assists physician in examination and treatment of patients.
- Ensure that all orders and office services are completed and submitted for billing purpose.
- Maintains and stocks rooms with patient care supplies, sterilizes equipment, and keeps work area clean, orderly and functional.
- Check, set up exam rooms and assist in the opening and closing of department.
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA 90015.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.
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- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
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