Endodontic Dental Assistant: Sterilization & Patient Care

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Dentistry in Los Angeles seeks a Dental Assistant to support Endodontics clinics, performing chairside assisting for faculty, residents, and students, and handling sterilization, scheduling, and billing tasks. Strong infection control and bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are valued.

The role requires California certification, Radiation Safety license, and CPR. The position is on-site with standard clinic hours and opportunities for professional growth within UCLA.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting for faculty, residents, and dental students.
• Sterilization duties including washing instruments and equipment.
• Schedule appointments and respond to telephone inquiries.
• Resolve patient complaints and conflicts; ensure proper billing of endodontic procedures.
• Process patient billing including private insurance and Medicare.
• Prepare reports of billing and outstanding charges.

Skills

Dental terminology knowledge

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Sterilization procedures

Emergency recognition

Organizational skills

Inventory management

Patient relations

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Bicultural communication (English/Span

Computer skills scheduling systems

Education

California certification as Dental Assistant

California State Radiation Safety license

CPR certification

Job description

UCLA Dentistry in Los Angeles seeks a Dental Assistant to support Endodontics clinics, performing chairside assisting for faculty, residents, and students, and handling sterilization, scheduling, and billing tasks. Strong infection control and bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are valued.

The role requires California certification, Radiation Safety license, and CPR. The position is on-site with standard clinic hours and opportunities for professional growth within UCLA.