Dental / Oral Surgery Assistant

TruGlo Modern Dental
Van Nuys, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2023 CLOSED ON 1/10/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental / Oral Surgery Assistant position at TruGlo Modern Dental?

ONLY HARD WORKING CANDIDATES PLEASE!

Are you motivated to start your career?

Do you want to be part of a growing and successful office?

Do you want to be part of a 5-star team, and are you up for the challenge of being part of a wonderful office that's highly rated?

We are looking for candidates who are exceptional, hard working, and willing to learn. We have high standards of employment, if you are too and know you are an excellent candidate, we want you!

We know we are a great office to work for, so tell us why you think you would be a great fit! We require a working interview (2-3 days before hire).

For our new hires we are offering a Signing bonus of $500.00 after a 90 day probation period, health insurance benefits, gym membership, and gas stipend!

Also, did we mention you get to work for the best dental office in Los Angeles?

About us

TruGlo Modern Dentistry is a highly rated top dental office with all modern equipment and high customer care. We want someone who is dedicated, outgoing, and a team player to join our growing and expanding office.

We are looking for a competent dental assistant for our busy practice in Hollywood, Los Angeles that will make a perfect addition to our TruGLO Family. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants are expected to be friendly, fun, professional ,well spoken, and well dressed. Professionalism for us in incredibly important. We expect competence in sterilization and detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations and workers policies.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome customers in the dental office
  • Take x-rays such as bitewings, Pano, and FMX
  • Schedule patients and answer calls
  • Stock materials and back office supplies
  • Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
  • Give post operative instruction
  • Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations
  • Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry - Quick and efficiently
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed such as scanning for a night guard or Invisalign
  • Take Invisalign photos using an IPAD
  • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
  • Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
  • Schedule appointments
  • Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

  • Proven experience as dental assistant (at least 3 years and cannot include schooling)
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • Understanding of health & safety regulations
  • Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
  • Good computer skills and ability to understand dental software
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Well-organized and reliable
  • High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is REQUIRED
  • Additional certification or training is an asset not required.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN MEET THE ABOVE REQUIRMENTS.

Entry level or new Grads welcome but must be ready to learn, and learn quickly !

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Medical specialties:

  • Primary Care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccinations of employees required as well as a booster

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Certified Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25

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