County of Los Angeles is hiring: DENTAL ASSISTANT in Los Angeles

Position/Program Information Exam Number: Y4745V Type Of Recruitment: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY First Day of Filing: December 6, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. (PST) Closing: Until the needs of the services are met (subject to closure without prior notice). About Los Angeles County Department Of Health Services The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS provides direct care to over 500,000 patients through 23 health centers, four hospitals, and a network of community partner clinics. DHS employs more than 23,000 staff and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. For more information, visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . DHS is a training site for physicians through affiliations with UCLA, USC, and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences. DHS also operates EMS, the County’s 911 system, Housing for Health, and the Office of Diversion and Re‑entry. Mission To advance the health of our patients and communities by providing extraordinary care. Definition Assists a dentist by serving as chair assistant and office clerk. Essential Job Functions Review patient records (when available) and determine needed instruments and materials. Pass equipment to the dentist as requested. Prepare patient for dental work by seating, adjusting the chair, draping, and reassuring patients, including children. Schedule patient appointments and set time intervals based on work type to maximize dentist productivity. Operate standard dental radiographic machines (intra‑oral, periapical, bite‑wing, occlusal, cephalometric, panoramic) as directed. Place suction tubes in patient’s mouth following dentist instructions. Mix filling compounds such as composite and amalgam according to standard practice or dentist preference. Maintain patient records, noting type of work performed. Take pre‑impressions for dentures for technician duplication. Participate in family orientation meetings, providing information on dental services, nutrition, and personal oral hygiene. Record stages of work and instruments used during endodontic procedures when the dentist is interrupted. Requirements Minimum Requirements Option I: Completion of a Dental Assistant vocational curriculum in an approved school. Option II: One (1) year of experience as a dental assistant. License Radioactive Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California or a certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in Radiation Safety. All required licenses must be active and unrestricted. Physical Class II – Light Light physical effort, including occasional light lifting (up to 10 lb), bending, stooping, or squatting; may involve considerable walking. Desirable Qualifications Experience assisting the dentist and dental residents in various settings (emergency room, operating room, inpatient bedside). Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED). Specialty Requirements Information Dental Assistant vocational curriculum must be approved by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Certificates must be submitted with the application or within 15 calendar days of filing. Examination Content The exam evaluates education, experience, and desired qualifications, weighted 100% based on application information. Eligibility Information Applications processed on an as received basis. Those scoring passing receive a promulgated score and are added to the eligible register for 12 months following promulgation. No one may compete more than once every 12 months. Special Information Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Fair Chance Initiative The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Applicants need not provide conviction history unless they receive a contingent offer. The County will assess the relevance of any conviction to job duties, considering mitigating factors. Exempt convictions or court orders need not be disclosed. Vacancy Information The eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout DHS as they arise. Application And Filing Information Applications must be filed online only; mail, fax, or in‑person submissions are not accepted. Apply via the green "Apply" button. Track application status on the website. All information is subject to verification. Falsification may result in disqualification or appointment rescission. Social Security Number Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. Computer And Internet Access At Public Libraries Candidates without regular computer or internet access can complete the application at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. No Sharing Of User Id And Password Use your own user ID and password; using a family member’s or friend’s credentials may erase the original application record. Department Contact Michelle Rivas, Exam Analyst HR ESC: (213) 288‑7000 Email: mrivas2@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone (323) 914‑7111 California Relay Services Phone (800) 735‑2922 Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non‑discrimination in the workforce, regardless of age, ancestry, color, ethnicity, religious creed, protected family or medical leave status, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, visit https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ . Testing Accommodations For Applicants The County complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants. Contact the testing accommodation coordinator if needed. For more information, visit https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ . Employment Eligibility Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder Explore career paths at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov . Veteran’s Credit The County awards a 10 % credit to honorably discharged veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans. For details, visit https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf . Revised September 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr