Endodontics Dental Assistant - Bilingual Patient Care

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Dentistry in Los Angeles seeks a Dental Assistant to support endodontics predoctoral and postdoctoral clinics. You will perform chairside assisting for faculty, residents, and dental students and handle sterilization, scheduling, and patient inquiries.

The role includes processing billing for endodontic procedures and managing insurance claims, while maintaining inventory and records. California certification and CPR are required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental terminology, materials, and four-handed dentistry.
• Aseptic technique and infection control knowledge.
• Ability to follow sterilization and infection control protocols including infectious disease handling.
• Knowledge of University patient care policies.
• Ability to respond to dental/medical emergencies.
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and faculty.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting for faculty, residents, and dental students.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments/equipment.
• Schedule appointments; respond to inquiries; manage billing and insurance claims.
• Maintain inventory and patient records, and generate reports.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Sterilization procedures

Infection control

Scheduling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patient relations

Computerized scheduling system

Education

Current California Dental Assistant certification

California State Radiation Safety license

CPR certification

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

UCLA Dentistry in Los Angeles seeks a Dental Assistant to support endodontics predoctoral and postdoctoral clinics. You will perform chairside assisting for faculty, residents, and dental students and handle sterilization, scheduling, and patient inquiries.

The role includes processing billing for endodontic procedures and managing insurance claims, while maintaining inventory and records. California certification and CPR are required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.