Registered Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant
About The Position
A-Team Dental Staffing is recruiting a skilled, dependable, and patient-focused Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Dental Assistant for a direct-hire role at an established dental practice in Los Angeles, California. The practice has served patients for 24 years and provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, and surgical dentistry. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with dental professionals, anticipate the dentist’s needs, and help maintain an efficient, organized clinical environment while delivering compassionate patient care. The practice has approximately five providers, including one hygienist, about eight staff members, and eight operatories. It serves PPO, HMO, and fee-for-service (UCR) patients and describes its culture as innovative, stable, people-oriented, and team-oriented. Practice hours are listed as Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday through Sunday schedules are to be confirmed. Staff are expected to arrive 10 minutes before the first patient. The employee’s exact schedule, breaks, and weekly hours will be confirmed during the interview process. Compensation is up to $30 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, clinical experience, and demonstrated skills. The practice uses Open Dental, Weave, DEXIS digital radiography, Planmeca panoramic imaging, iTero digital impressions and scanning, and Neo and Straumann implant systems. The practice’s services include cosmetic dentistry, crown and bridge, extractions, implant placement, root canal therapy, composite and amalgam fillings, partial and complete dentures, fixed screw-retained dentures, and Invisalign.
Requirements
- Dental assisting experience in a general or comprehensive dental practice is preferred.
- Active California RDA license for applicants seeking the Registered Dental Assistant position.
- Strong four-handed chairside assisting skills.
- Confidence assisting with restorative procedures.
- Familiarity with dental instruments, materials, and clinical terminology.
- Knowledge of sterilization, infection control, and OSHA requirements.
- Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
- Dependable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work efficiently in a collaborative clinical environment.
- Required certifications and permits appropriate to the duties performed under California law.
Nice To Haves
- Experience assisting with oral surgery and implant procedures.
- Experience with digital radiography and dental imaging.
- Experience with Open Dental.
- iTero scanning experience.
- Experience with digital imaging and surgical procedures.
- Experience with restorative dentistry and digital dental technology.
Responsibilities
- Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Assist with general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical treatments.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before appointments.
- Assist with dental extractions and implant procedures based on experience and authorized duties.
- Maintain familiarity with surgical instruments, setups, and sterile techniques.
- Anticipate the dentist’s needs and support efficient clinical workflow.
- Assist with crown and bridge procedures, composite and amalgam restorations, and denture-related treatments.
- Support Invisalign procedures and digital impressions.
- Capture diagnostic radiographs when appropriately certified or licensed.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
- Follow infection control, sterilization, and OSHA safety requirements.
- Provide clear postoperative instructions and compassionate patient support.
- Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked operatories.
- Collaborate with dentists, hygienists, and administrative team members.
- Perform all assigned duties within the applicable California dental assisting scope of practice.
Benefits
- 401(k).
- 48 annual sick hours, subject to eligibility and practice policy.
- Additional employment benefits and eligibility details will be discussed during the hiring process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
