Dental Assistant – Teaching Clinic (Four-Handed Dentistry)

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant for the Wilson-Jennings-Bloomfield UCLA Venice Dental Center. The role encompasses chairside support for multiple clinics, radiography, sterilization, and inventory management.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, assisting with scheduling, and upholding infection control standards in a fast‑paced, 27-chair community setting.

Qualifications

• Current California certification as Dental Assistant (Required)
• California State Radiation Safety license (Required)
• CPR certificate (Required)
• Possession of coronal polishing certificate (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide general chairside dental assisting duties.
• Take and process dental x-rays.
• Perform sterilization and infection control procedures.
• Stock and inventory dental instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Monitor charge documentation and verify procedures align with charges.
• Assist with administrative tasks and scheduling as needed.

Skills

Patient relations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong organizational skills

Sterilization protocols

Verbal and telephone communication

Inventory management

Computer skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

California certification as Dental Assistant

California State Radiation Safety license

CPR certificate

Coronal polishing certificate (Preferred)

Tools

X-ray imaging equipment

Computerized scheduling and patient records system

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant for the Wilson-Jennings-Bloomfield UCLA Venice Dental Center. The role encompasses chairside support for multiple clinics, radiography, sterilization, and inventory management.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, assisting with scheduling, and upholding infection control standards in a fast‑paced, 27-chair community setting.