DCS Clinical is hiring: Dental assistant in Beverly Hills

Registered Dental Assistant

POSITION TYPE: Dentistry

SPECIALTY UNIT: Registered Dental Assistant

LOCATION: Beverly Hills CA

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

This private practice in Beverly Hills is looking to add a dental assistant to their team! This individual will be one who is promptly there in the mornings ready to start the day! Dental assistants are responsible for providing the patient with high quality care by performing a variety of office, laboratory, and patient care duties. This usually entails helping the dentist handle patients, instruments, and supplies during the treatment of the teeth, mouth, and gums. Dental assistants also document patient care and take x-rays.

Responsibilities:

• Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history
• Assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested
• Prepare tables and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies
• Clean and sterilize instruments, and prepare treatment rooms as needed
• Take, expose, and mount high quality dental radiographs
• Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist
• Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room
• Assist the doctor with all dental procedures and patient charting
• Take high quality radiographs
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
• Follow all OSHA and BBP (Blood borne Pathogen) federal guidelines
• Assist hygienist(s) when requested

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Direct Deposit

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or a Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF) (Preferred but not required)
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Radiology certification Current Required
• Possess a professional and positive attitude
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training as required by law