Endodontic Dental Assistant

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

Job summary

The UCLA Dentistry Endodontics Clinic seeks a Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures and clinic administration in a fast-paced teaching environment. You will assist faculty, residents, and students, manage sterilization, scheduling, and patient billing.

Candidates should be proficient in infection control, four-handed dentistry, and bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong organization to maintain accuracy, safety, and patient relations in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Four-handed dentistry proficiency and current dental terminology knowledge.
• Aseptic technique and infection control procedures, including OR sanitation.
• Ability to follow sterilization protocols and work with infectious disease patients.
• Knowledge of University patient care policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills to manage priorities in a busy clinic.
• Bilingual communication in English and Spanish for patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting for faculty, residents, and dental students.
• Sterilization duties: instrument and equipment cleaning, instrument processing.
• Scheduling appointments and responding to telephone inquiries.
• Handling patient billing, including private insurance and Medicare; follow-up on outstanding charges.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Infection control

Sterilization procedures

Patient relations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Scheduling software

Education

California Dental Assistant Certification

California Radiation Safety License

CPR Certification

Job description

Department Summary

The caliber of our faculty, staff, and student dentists helps foster a dynamic environment, focused towards the future. Along with our passion and dedication to be among the best in the world, UCLA Dentistry is truly unique. As part of a world-renowned research university, combined with excellent educational programs and clinic training, we believe this is where leaders are made.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Section Chair, Residency Program Director, attending dentists and Clinic Supervisor, the Dental Assistant will perform dental assisting and administrative functions for the Endodontics predoctoral and postdoctoral clinics. Responsibilities include chairside assisting faculty, residents, and dental students. When not assisting, responsibilities include: sterilization duties including washing dental instruments and equipment; scheduling appointments; responding to telephone inquiries; resolving patient complaints and conflicts; ensure proper billing of endodontic procedures; process all patient billing, including private insurance and Medicare; and follow up on outstanding charges and preparing reports of same.

Salary & Compensation

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of current dental terminology, materials, equipment, procedures, and four-handed dentistry. (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control, sterilization procedures, and operating room sanitation practices to prevent cross-contamination. (Required)
• Ability to scrupulously follow sterilization, asepsis, and infection control protocols, including working with infectious disease patients. (Required)
• Working knowledge of University policies and procedures regarding patient care (Required)
• Ability to recognize dental and medical emergency situations and respond appropriately. (Required)
• Strong organizational skills, including setting priorities, managing multiple demands, frequent interruptions, and maintaining professionalism in a high‑pressure, crowded environment. (Required)
• Ability to organize, maintain, and manage inventory of dental instruments, equipment, materials, and supplies, including proper storage of dental materials. (Required)
• Demonstrated patient relations skills to establish and maintain professional relationships, including managing difficult patients. (Required)
• Demonstrated verbal and telephone skills to obtain and provide information, explain procedures and policies, schedule patients, and communicate with staff and faculty. (Required)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty members, co‑workers, students, patients, and staff. (Required)
• Demonstrated oral communication skills to collect and relate information to patients, staff, and faculty bilingually in English and Spanish. (Required)
• Computer skills to effectively learn to utilize computerized scheduling and patient record system. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Current California certification as Dental Assistant (Required)
• California State Radiation Safety license (Required)
• CPR certificate (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.
• COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule

8am-5pm

Union/Policy Covered

EX-Patient Care Technical

Complete Position Description

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