Dental Assistant Job at Cross Country Search in Los Angeles
Cross Country Search, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90079
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Dental Assistant
Salary Range: $44,010-$52,314/year
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Requirements to apply
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program
- California Radiation Safety Certificate
- 8-hour Infection Control course per CA Dental Board guidelines
- Current CPR/First Aid certifications
- Coronal Polish Certificate (required by January 1, 2025)
- Proficiency with digital radiography, EHR, Microsoft Word/Excel, email, and online forms
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Full-time Dental Assistant at a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Los Angeles, supporting comprehensive, barrier-free oral healthcare for underserved communities.
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Job Overview
Support dentists with four-handed chairside assisting and patient-centered care. Prepare operatories and equipment, take digital radiographs and intraoral photos, maintain strict infection control, and manage inventory and sterilization. Perform delegated procedures within scope (e.g., alginate impressions; coronal polishing with certificate). Assist with front-office tasks as needed—scheduling, insurance verification, check-in/out, co-pays—and help guide patients through care. Roles may include community/school-based activities, occasional travel between sites, and adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, and safety protocols.
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Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer contribution toward health premiums
- Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible)
- Paid time off (vacation, sick) + 13 paid holidays
- 401(k) Safe Harbor profit-sharing plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
- Life and AD&D insurance
Other Perks
- Mission-focused, team-based care model within an integrated primary healthcare system
- Training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
Where?
Los Angeles offers year-round sunshine, vibrant neighborhoods, and endless food, arts, and outdoor options—from beaches and urban hikes to world-class museums. Enjoy big-city amenities with easy access to mountains, desert, and coastline.
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Who are we?
A non-profit FQHC dedicated to advancing health equity in Los Angeles County. We remove barriers to care—language, transportation, insurance—through culturally competent services and integrated programs, so every patient can achieve better oral health and overall well-being.
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