Los Angeles, California | Direct Hire | Up to $30 per Hour (DOE)
A-Team Dental Staffing has partnered with an established dental practice in Los Angeles, California, to recruit a skilled, dependable, and patient-focused Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) / Dental Assistant for a direct-hire opportunity.
With 24 years of experience serving patients, this practice provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, and surgical dentistry. The ideal candidate is a confident, proactive dental professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, anticipates the doctor's needs, and is comfortable assisting with a variety of dental procedures.
Schedule
Monday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday–Sunday: Schedule to be confirmed
Staff are expected to arrive 10 minutes before the first patient.
The hours listed are practice hours. The employee's exact schedule, breaks, and weekly hours will be confirmed during the interview process.
Compensation
Up to $30 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
Compensation based on qualifications, clinical experience, and demonstrated skills
Direct-hire employment opportunity
Practice Environment
Established dental practice with 24 years of experience
Innovative, stable, people-oriented, and team-oriented culture
Outcome-focused and detail-oriented clinical environment
Approximately 5 providers, including 1 hygienist
Approximately 8 staff members
8 operatories
PPO, HMO, and fee-for-service (UCR) patients
Comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, and surgical dentistry
Responsibilities
Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance during dental procedures
Assist with general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical treatments
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before appointments
Assist with dental extractions and implant procedures based on experience and authorized duties
Maintain familiarity with surgical instruments, setups, and sterile techniques
Anticipate the dentist's needs and support efficient clinical workflow
Assist with crown and bridge procedures, composite and amalgam restorations, and denture-related treatments
Support Invisalign procedures and digital impressions
Capture diagnostic radiographs when appropriately certified or licensed
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
Follow infection control, sterilization, and OSHA safety requirements
Provide clear postoperative instructions and compassionate patient support
Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked operatories
Collaborate with dentists, hygienists, and administrative team members
Perform all assigned duties within the applicable California dental assisting scope of practice
Practice Software and Technology
Open Dental – Practice management software
Weave – Patient communication software
DEXIS – Digital radiography
Planmeca – Panoramic imaging
iTero – Digital impressions and scanning
Neo and Straumann – Implant systems
Light-cured bonding materials
Acrylic temporary materials
Experience with Open Dental, digital imaging, and surgical procedures is highly desirable.
Dental Services
The practice provides comprehensive dental care, including:
Cosmetic dentistry
Crown and bridge
Dental extractions
Implant placement
Root canal therapy
Composite and amalgam fillings
Partial dentures
Complete dentures
Fixed screw-retained dentures
Invisalign
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a dental assistant who is confident, motivated, dependable, clinically skilled, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working alongside experienced dental professionals, assisting with a wide range of procedures, and maintaining an organized, efficient clinical environment.
Experience with oral surgery, dental implants, restorative dentistry, and digital dental technology will be especially valuable.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dental professional seeking to contribute to a well-established practice with a supportive, innovative, and team-oriented culture.
Qualified Registered Dental Assistants and Dental Assistants are encouraged to apply confidentially with an updated résumé.
Requirements
Dental assisting experience in a general or comprehensive dental practice preferred
Active California RDA license for applicants seeking the Registered Dental Assistant position
Strong four-handed chairside assisting skills
Confidence assisting with restorative procedures
Experience assisting with oral surgery and implant procedures highly desirable
Familiarity with dental instruments, materials, and clinical terminology
Knowledge of sterilization, infection control, and OSHA requirements
Experience with digital radiography and dental imaging preferred
Open Dental experience preferred
iTero scanning experience is a plus
Excellent communication and patient-care skills
Dependable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented
Ability to work efficiently in a collaborative clinical environment
Required certifications and permits appropriate to the duties performed under California law
Benefits
401(k)
48 annual sick hours, subject to eligibility and practice policy
Additional employment benefits and eligibility details will be discussed during the hiring process