Registered Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant
About The Position
A-Team Dental Staffing is recruiting a skilled, dependable, patient-focused Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) / Dental Assistant for a direct-hire position 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. It has approximately five providers, including one hygienist, about eight staff members, and eight operatories. The practice serves PPO, HMO, and fee-for-service (UCR) patients and describes its culture as innovative, stable, people-oriented, and team-oriented, with an outcome-focused, detail-oriented clinical environment. The assistant will provide chairside support across a range of procedures, help maintain clinical workflow and patient comfort, and perform assigned duties within the applicable California dental assisting scope of practice. The practice uses Open Dental, Weave, DEXIS, Planmeca, iTero, and Neo and Straumann implant systems. Experience with Open Dental, digital imaging, and surgical procedures is highly desirable. Practice hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; the Friday-through-Sunday schedule is to be confirmed. Staff are expected to arrive 10 minutes before the first patient. These are practice hours, and 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 posting lists 401(k) and 48 annual sick hours, subject to eligibility and practice policy; additional employment benefits and eligibility details will be discussed during hiring.
Requirements
- Dental assisting experience in a general or comprehensive dental practice is preferred.
- An active California RDA license is required 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 is highly desirable.
- Experience with digital radiography and dental imaging is preferred.
- Open Dental experience is preferred.
- iTero scanning experience is a plus.
- Experience with restorative dentistry and digital dental technology is especially valuable.
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
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