Registered Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant

A-Team Dental Staffing • West Hollywood, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A-Team Dental Staffing is recruiting an experienced, motivated, and patient-focused Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) for a full-time, direct-hire role at an established dental practice in West Hollywood, California. The practice has 12 years of history and provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, and surgical dental care in a people-oriented, results-driven environment. The team includes approximately three providers, including one hygienist, and four staff members, with six operatories. The practice serves PPO and fee-for-service (UCR) patients and uses modern dental technology and digital workflows.

The successful candidate will provide chairside and clinical support across a broad range of dental procedures, including restorative treatments, extractions, implant dentistry, and oral surgery. The role calls for initiative, confident clinical skills, the ability to anticipate the dentist’s needs, and a commitment to efficient patient flow and a positive patient experience. Duties must be performed within the applicable California dental assisting scope of practice.

The schedule is Monday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Tuesday is an administrative day, typically up to six hours; Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; and Friday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The office is closed Saturday and Sunday. Staff are expected to arrive approximately 15 minutes before the first patient. Employee hours and breaks will be confirmed during hiring. Compensation is up to $30 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, clinical experience, and demonstrated skills.

The practice uses Oryx practice management software, Mango patient communication software, DEXIS digital radiography, iTero digital impressions and scanning, the Dentis dental implant system, and Coltene dental materials. Experience with Oryx, digital imaging, and iTero is desirable.

Requirements

• Previous dental assisting experience in a general or comprehensive dental practice is preferred.
• Applicants seeking the Registered Dental Assistant position must have an active California RDA license.
• Strong four-handed chairside assisting skills.
• Experience with restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and clinical terminology.
• Familiarity with digital radiography and dental imaging.
• Understanding of sterilization, infection control, and OSHA protocols.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a smaller clinical team.
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Required certifications and permits appropriate to assigned duties under California law.

Nice To Haves

• Confidence assisting with oral surgery, extractions, and implant procedures is highly desirable.
• Oryx experience is preferred.
• iTero scanning experience is a plus.
• Experience with digital imaging is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance during general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before patient appointments.
• Assist with crown and bridge procedures, composite restorations, and other restorative treatments.
• Assist with extractions, implant placement, and oral surgery procedures according to experience and authorized duties.
• Prepare surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile treatment setups.
• Anticipate the dentist’s needs and support efficient patient flow.
• Assist with root canal procedures, denture treatments, and Invisalign appointments.
• Capture diagnostic radiographs when appropriately certified or licensed.
• Assist with iTero digital impressions and scanning.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and patient documentation.
• Provide compassionate patient care and postoperative instructions.
• Follow infection prevention, sterilization, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked operatories.
• Support clinical inventory management.
• Collaborate effectively with dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff.
• Perform all duties within the applicable California dental assisting scope of practice.

Benefits

• Medical insurance available after three months, subject to eligibility.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching after 12 months, subject to plan eligibility. Additional benefit details will be discussed during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed