Dental Assistant

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Job Details

• Reference ID: 234834
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Work Location: Los Angeles 90057 & 90033
• Discipline: Allied
• Job Type: Contract to hire
• Salary Expectations/ Pay Rate or Range: $23.62 per hour

Are you ready to give your career a boost by bringing your talents and expertise to some of the nation's top companies? At Medix, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for talent through our Healthcare, Scientific and Information Technology divisions. Our dedicated recruiters offer a personalized service to make sure we truly understand your employment needs.

Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

• Assist the dentist during various dental procedures (e.g., fillings, cleanings, extractions, etc.).
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
• Take dental X-rays and ensure proper image quality.
• Provide patient education on oral health and post-treatment care.
• Maintain patient records and update charts as needed.
• Ensure smooth and efficient operation of the dental office.
• Monitor patient comfort and provide support during procedures.
• Assist in scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
• Order and maintain dental supplies and equipment.
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards at all times.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements:

• Certification in Dental Radiology (X-rays) preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Dental Assistant Diploma

Schedule/ Shift: Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm or 8:30am - 5:30pm

Benefits:

Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
Short Term Disability Insurance
Term Life Insurance Plan

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Medix is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.