Dental Assistant 2

Imagen Dental Partners•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Dental Assistant supports a privately owned dental practice by helping provide patient care and maintaining a smooth, patient-first experience. The role includes welcoming and seating patients, assisting the doctor, taking dental radiographs, maintaining treatment rooms and instruments, and monitoring lab materials and supplies. The position also cross-trains at the front desk and assists with hygiene one day per week on a rotating schedule. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends. Compensation starts at $28–$30 per hour based on experience, with additional bonus opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to take X-rays.
Ability to cross-train and work in the front office as needed.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
State-required certifications as applicable, such as Radiology Certification, CPR, Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF).

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience working as a Dental Assistant.
Experience with dental software such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar software.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room.
Work at the front desk and cross-train as needed.
Assist with hygiene one day per week on a rotating schedule.
Assist the doctor in providing care to patients.
Stay knowledgeable about existing and emerging technologies and clinical initiatives that affect the back-office experience.
Actively monitor lab materials and supplies.
Develop relationships with patients.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
Clean and sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms as needed.
Take, expose, and mount high-quality dental radiographs.
Contribute to achieving business objectives and team goals.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and the team.