Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Workflow

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 48.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a dental assistant to support dentists in examinations and treatments, and to handle reception duties. The role includes patient preparation, instrument setup, sterile technique, and charting in a busy community clinic.

The ideal candidate has a dental assistant certificate, a valid X-ray license, and at least two years of experience, plus strong English/Spanish communication. Local travel to Lincoln Heights/Highland Park may occur.

Competenze

• Dental assistant certification or equivalent training.
• X-ray license required.
• Minimum two years of dental assisting experience.
• Proficient typing and computer literacy.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, strong communication skills.

Mansioni

• Assist dentists during examinations and treatments and support front desk duties.
• Prepare patients and set up instruments, materials, and medications for each procedure.
• Maintain sterile operating areas and pass instruments to the dentist.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare restorative materials and cements.
• Assist with model making from dental impressions.
• Greet, register, and chart patients; manage encounter forms and logs.
• Schedule appointments and reminders; manage patient follow-ups.
• Support clinic flow and inventory management for supplies.

Conoscenze

Typing 35 wpm

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal communication

Formazione

Dental Assistant Certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

Arroyo Vista Family Health Center in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a dental assistant to support dentists in examinations and treatments, and to handle reception duties. The role includes patient preparation, instrument setup, sterile technique, and charting in a busy community clinic.

The ideal candidate has a dental assistant certificate, a valid X-ray license, and at least two years of experience, plus strong English/Spanish communication. Local travel to Lincoln Heights/Highland Park may occur.