Dental Assistant - Bilingual Korean

Job Description
Position/s:
Dental Assistant (or RDA)
Location:
Los Angeles-KoreaTown
Status:
Part-Time 8-16hrs/wk (opportunity for Full-Time)
Schedule:
Thursday 8a-5p
The Dental Assistant (or RDA) performs duties such as:
prepare the patient for the treatment, assist the dentist in performing their treatment to the patient in restorative dentistry or oral surgery, prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist’s use, take x-rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. May perform other related work to include, but not limited to, making appointments, answer the phones, ordering supplies and doing the dental billing.
Responsibilities:
Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to operatory
Assist the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair as required or directed by the dentist
Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol
Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the operator and assure completion of forms and signatures
Assume the responsibility associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentist
Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory
Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments
Other duties and responsibilities, deemed necessary by Dental Director and Dentists
Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.