Dental Assistant

Conduct front and back office responsibilities including data entry, admitting 20-30 patients daily, scheduling and confirming appointments, verifying insurance eligibility, and collecting payments. Provide comprehensive chair-side assisting services for attending dentists, doctoral students, and post-doctoral students by setting up clinical areas, preparing trays, administering vital signs, and assisting with dental procedures. Manage inventory, sterilize instruments, process digital radiography, and maintain a clean, compliant clinic environment. Monitor patients for complications, assess emergency situations, and observe students to ensure adherence to standard of care and infection control protocols. Work independently with minimal guidance in a 12-month fixed term position at USC's Ostrow School of Dentistry. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.