Registered Dental Assistant (Arleta)

EL PROYECTO DEL BARRIO INC • Los Angeles, CA

37d • $26 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist the dentist and the dental hygienist in providing dental care to clinic patients.

Requirements

• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• High level of professionalism, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining a necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to build productive working relationships.
• Ability to pleasantly and effectively represent the organization.
• Graduate degree from an Accredited Dental Assisting program or CDA.
• 1 to 2 years of related experience.
• Registered Dental Assistant with the Dental Board of California.
• X-ray certified.
• Sealant certified.
• Coronal polish certified.
• Ultrasonic certified.
• Must provide proof of required vaccinations by federal, state, and local funding sources.
• Employees driving personal vehicles for El Proyecto business must provide El Proyecto proof of a valid driving license, and auto liability insurance.
• El Proyecto will reimburse employees for their mileage at the current rate set by the Internal Revenue Service.
• To receive mileage reimbursement, the employee must log their mileage and submit the mileage expense report to their Appropriate Administrator.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental procedures, including seating and draping.
• Assist the dentist during procedures, such as handling isntruments, rinsing, and suctioning.
• Take dental X-rays and teeth impressions for study casts.
• Perform coronal polishing.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing, and nutrition.
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments and equipment.
• Comply with dental infection control protocols.
• Prepare treatment rooms.
• Mix dental materials.
• Provide post-procedure care and instructions.
• Update patient records.
• Monitor and maintain dental supply inventory.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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