Registered Dental Assistant — 4-Hand Dentistry Expert

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regents of the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks a Dental Assistant to join the EX-Patient Care Technical team. The role emphasizes patient rights, infection control, radiology certification, and accurate patient records using Dentrix.

Candidates must hold CA Registered Dental Assistant license, California Radiology Certificate, Coronal Polishing and CPR. The position follows standard clinic hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with background checks and vaccination requirements.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of patient rights and HIPAA.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to work with infectious diseases.
• Ability to recognize emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Strong English writing and verbal communication for accurate patient records.
• Excellent customer service and ability to relate information to diverse patients and staff.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Verbal communication

English writing

Customer service

Organizational skills

Infection control

Fluent English

Education

Registered Dental Assistant, State of California

California Radiology Certificate

Coronal Polishing Certificate

CPR Certificate

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

The Regents of the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks a Dental Assistant to join the EX-Patient Care Technical team. The role emphasizes patient rights, infection control, radiology certification, and accurate patient records using Dentrix.

Candidates must hold CA Registered Dental Assistant license, California Radiology Certificate, Coronal Polishing and CPR. The position follows standard clinic hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with background checks and vaccination requirements.