Posted 1mo ago

DENTAL ASSISTANT

@ Eisner Health
Los Angeles, California, United States
$21-$28/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:assist chairside, prepare patients, set up instruments
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or GED; bilingual English/Spanish; CPR certification; Dental Assistant certification; prior dental assisting experience preferred.
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*$2,500 signing bonus offered to new Dental Assistants*

Take the next step in your career and join the Eisner Health team! Founded in 1920, Eisner Health provides high-quality, integrated community healthcare to the underserved population in Downtown Los Angeles, Lynwood, Sherman Oaks, Panorama City, and Van Nuys. As one of the largest providers of accessible, free, or low-cost health and social services in the area, Eisner Health offers a wide variety of opportunities from which to choose. So don’t delay, we are waiting to hear from you!

Quick Facts:

Eisner Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our Dental Team. Incumbents in this position are expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; customer service, patient's rights, confidentiality of information, the environment of care and Eisner Health initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Assist dentist chairside during procedures
  • Prepare patients for treatment and procedures
  • Set up and organize instruments, materials, and equipment
  • Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories
  • Take and record patient vital signs (e.g., blood pressure)
  • Take dental radiographs (X-rays) (if licensed)
  • Perform intraoral and extraoral photography
  • Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
  • Maintain accurate patient records and charting
  • Take intraoral impressions for non-prosthodontic appliances
  • Apply topical agents such as fluoride (under supervision)
  • Place and remove rubber dams and matrices
  • Remove sutures and periodontal dressings (after dentist evaluation)
  • Assist patients with post-treatment cleanup and instructions
  • Manage infection control procedures according to guidelines
  • Stock and replenish dental supplies and operatories
  • Maintain inventory and report broken equipment
  • Answer phones and assist with scheduling and patient communication
  • Confirm appointments and follow up with no-show patients
  • Support off-site dental screenings and education events

 

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Must possess a High School Diploma/GED.
  • Must be fluent in Bilingual English and Spanish.
  • Prior Dental Assisting experience preferred.
  • Possess a certification as a Dental Assistant
  • Must have a current CPR Certification

 

Benefits:

  • PTO Accrual rate of 7.08 hours per pay period (26 pay periods per year).
  • 9 Paid Holidays.
  • 40 hours of paid Jury Duty time per year.
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance (HSA eligible, PPO option available).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, & Transportation).
  • Employer-Sponsored life insurance & long term disability.
  • 30 covered visits for Chiropractic or Acupuncture visits.
  • 401k plan with 3% employer contribution

 

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