Dental Assistant Position in Koreatown Los Angeles

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: 2-3 years (preferred), 1 year minimum required

License/Certification:

● Dental Assisting Certification (required)

● X-Ray Certification (required)

● American Heart Association or American Red Cross course in Basic Life Support (required)