Dental Assistant

Job Description

Dental Assistant – VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare SystemSummary

Team Placement Service, Inc. is seeking motivated Dental Assistants to support the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Medical Center in North Hills, CA and West Los Angeles, CA. This full-time opportunity supports mission-driven care for our nation’s Veterans within a federal healthcare setting. Success in this role means delivering excellent chairside support, maintaining high infection control standards, and providing compassionate patient-centered care as part of a collaborative dental team.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and patients for care
• Take and process dental radiographs
• Maintain infection control and sterilization protocols
• Record patient information and support clinical documentation
• Educate patients on treatment and post-operative care instructions
• Ensure operatories and dental equipment are clean and organized
• Support a positive, professional, and team-oriented clinic environment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program
• Minimum of 1 year of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• Dental Radiology Certification required
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and patient care
• Must be able to pass a federal background investigation