Endodontic Dental Assistant — Chairside & Clinic Admin

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

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.