Registered Dental Assistant

AFFORDABLE DENTAL; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Professional development assistance

Job summary

A dental office is seeking a competent dental assistant to enhance patient care and office efficiency. The role involves assisting dentists during procedures, maintaining treatment areas, and educating patients, with a requirement for Spanish proficiency. Experience in a dental office is preferred, but training is available. This full-time position offers a supportive work atmosphere and several benefits including dental insurance and professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a dental office is required.
• Skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care.
• Ability to maintain patient comfort and safety during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during procedures by providing chairside support.
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas ensuring aseptic techniques.
• Take dental X-rays and educate patients on oral hygiene.

Skills

Patient care

Spanish language proficiency

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make our dental office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Our office prides itself in its employees who work as a team and want to continue learning while enjoying what they are doing while fulfilling their potential.

Great atmosphere to work in as well as a modern office. Experience is a big plus but also willing to train.

Must speak Spanish.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during procedures by providing chairside support and managing instruments.
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Take dental X-rays, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care, utilizing Spanish when necessary.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with the dental team to enhance patient care and streamline office operations.

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Experience:

• Dental office: 2 years (Required)