Registered Dental Assistant (Bilingual - Spanish)

Medix is looking to hire Registered Dental Assistants in Los Angeles. 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 company health initiatives.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Extra-oral duties or procedures specified by the supervising licensed dentist.
• Operate dental radiography equipment for the purpose of oral radiography.
• Take Blood Pressure. Perform intraoral and extra oral photography
• Prepares patient for dental procedure/treatment.
• Prepares all necessary instruments, equipment and models for the procedure/treatment.
• Assists the patient in clean-up after the procedure or treatment.
• Maintains accurate documentation on the patient's records during and after the procedure/treatment.
• Explains treatments and procedures to patient/parent or guardian and provides patient education on dental care and hygiene.
• Files all information (including dental films) in patient's charts after they are received and reviewed by the dentist.
• Answers the phones and provides assistance to callers as needed, including confirming appointments.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (required)
• 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
• Must possess a current license from the Dental Board for a Registered Dental Assistant
• Must possess a Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (if licensed after January 1, 2010)