We are a boutique modern dental startup office in Koreatown Los Angeles. We are looking for a dental assistant to join our fun team. This position will initially be Mondays-Thursdays. We are looking for a dental assistant who is willing to grow with the practice- someone who is open to potentially working Fridays/ Saturdays in the future. Our team is cross- trained. We would like someone who can learn both front office and back office tasks. Since we are a startup, you will have the unique opportunity to help grow and build the office. We have an office culture that’s positive, fun, and caring- a place where our team members are happy to come to work and our patients feel cared for and are provided a quality experience. We're looking for a dental assistant who’s kind, punctual, teachable, team-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable. If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!
Responsibilities:
Prepare patient treatment rooms
Sterilize and disinfect instruments
Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material needed
Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
Take dental x-rays
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
Educate patients on oral hygiene practices
Scan patients with Itero
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Schedule appointments and assist with payment procedures
Contribute to social media marketing
Qualifications:
● Dental assisting experience: 2-3 years (preferred)
License/Certification:
● Dental Assistant Certification (required)
● X-Ray Certification (required)
● American Heart Association or American Red Cross course in Basic Life Support (required)