Dental Assistant

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Pediatric Dentistry Team! We are looking for a highly energetic Bilingual English/Spanish candidate who likes working in a fast-paced environment, as our clinic can see up to 30-40 patients a day! The highly motivated individual will perform a combination of duties including both administrative and comprehensive chair-side assisting services for patients during dental treatment procedures. We expect this individual to be in line with the values of teamwork, effective communication, display respect to others, and a willingness to learn.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Six to twelve months of chair-side experience in a dental environment or private practice in one or more recognized dental disciplines (general/prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, orthodontics, special patients).
• Working knowledge of HIPAA compliance, PPO, and dental terminology.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal patient service skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Working knowledge of proper sterilization and instrument management techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in a high volume, fast-pace environment.
• Demonstrated team-oriented and collaborative work style.
• Ability to travel to and from work at various local locations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish candidate

Responsibilities

• Sets up treatment/clinical area for patients
• Obtains dental history and records from patients
• Prepares materials for making impressions and restorations
• Maintains inventory of dental instruments, equipment, and supplies in the dental operatory
• Assists with patient registration and provide patient education and treatment planning
• Four handed dentistry/chair side assistant for all procedures; this includes: Sedations
• Assisting residents during comprehensive dental treatment done in the operating room.
• Translating English to Spanish and Spanish to English
• Taking digital x-rays & panoramic radiographs and assisting with all clinic duties
• Sterilize instruments

Benefits

• health benefits for staff & their family with access to the renowned university medical network
• eligibility for retirement plans
• tuition benefits for staff & their family
• free professional development online courses
• central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses & free tram pick up services
• discounts to football, basketball & other campus events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree