Job description
Under the direct supervision of the Dental Assistant Supervisor, the Dental Assistant will serve various duties that will be assigned accordingly by the Chief Dental Officer. The Dental Assistant will assist the Dentist with the various clinical procedures, recognized by the California Dental Practice Act. The Dental Assistant will also adhere to current infection control procedures, “Universal Precautions”. The Dental Assistant will also perform back-up duties for the Dental Receptionist.
This is a full-time benefited position working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday with periodic Saturday hours. The ideal candidate has excellent customer service skills working with diverse populations. Prior experience as a Dental Assistant in a non-profit clinical setting preferred; community health desirable.
We offer excellent benefits including: 100% paid medical, dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous paid leave benefits including holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement plan with an Employer match, tuition reimbursement, monthly treats, pet insurance and more.
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a non-profit community health center that is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high quality care by integrating primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education and more.
Compensation: $21.07 - $23.02 per hour, depending on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Greets patients in the waiting area and escorts patient to the operatory.
- Reviews medical history and treatment as needed, takes, develops and mounts necessary x-rays per protocol.
- Reviews daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
- Assists with various procedures, which include but are not limited to charting, taking and pouring up of impressions and other chair side duties.
- Adheres to “Universal Precautions” and general office safety measures.
- Stocks operatories and necessary dental supplies.
- Explains as necessary dental treatment or procedures to the patient when questions are asked.
- Delivers Oral Hygiene instruction etc. in accordance with protocol.
- The Dental Director or Dentist determines assist in other operatories or in reception if time allows or need.
- Assures completion of forms and signatures.
- Successfully maintains electronic health record entries for each patient visit within the designated time set by the organization.
- Meets or exceed the Service Excellence Standards of TVHC, Inc.
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned by Chief Dental Officer and/or Dental Office management.
Qualifications:
Must have good communication skills, knowledge of dental health education subjects.- Working knowledge of “Universal Precautions,” demonstrates professionalism at all times.
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends.
- Ability to communicate in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
- Must have the ability to travel, without notice, to various clinic sites.
Education and Experience
- High school Graduate (or GED).
- Minimum of one-year experience in a dental setting, or a Certified and/or Dental Assistant Certificate.
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