Job description

Position Summary: The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the health center. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist

2. Serves as dentist’s chair-side assistant

3. Prepares operatory for patient treatment

4. Exposes and develops dental radiographs and performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulations and law

5. Maintains dental department equipment and work areas in compliance with health center policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety issues, including the sterilization of all reusable dental instruments and equipment and the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials

6. Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list for inventory control and ordering purposes

7. Pulls and files patient charts as required and receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business, and patient care

8. Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and as time permits

9. As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organization and programmatic goals and objectives

10. Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry

11. Must be cognizant of the expectations and concerns of the health center’s dental patients and be able to respond in an empathetic and professional manner

Position Requirements:

1. Skill in providing excellent customer service and support; organizing and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines; and excellent written and verbal communication.

2. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.

3. Ability to work effectively with managers, co-workers, members of the public and professional groups.

4. Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely with others (internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing), consistently demonstrate positive/proactive customer service attitude. Consistently maintains ethical behaviors exemplary of quality public service and fair standards, inclusively, among all employees and members of the public.

5. Ability to work as an effective team member; function independently, exercise sound judgment and initiative; be flexible to shift priorities; maintain confidentiality; establish and maintain effective interpersonal work relationships, effectively assist providers; work toward goals and objectives of draft priorities.

6. Ability to follow Celebrating Life Community Health Center (CLCHC) practice guidelines – including adhering to the CLCHC’s immunization policy and the CLCHC Mission and Vision and CLCHC Corporate Compliance Policy and Code of Ethics.

7. Ability to receive constructive feedback including evaluation of provider’s productivity and practice attributes.

8. May be asked to perform other duties that align with CLCHC’s mission, including but not limited to participation on clinical committees, providing education, Quality Review and/or other activities.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Ability to perform each position responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

2. Ability to understand that safety is a condition of employment. Unsafe acts or conditions will be reported to the supervisor or Site Coordinator.

3. Must be computer literate with the ability to enter information in the CLCHC DMR (Dentrix) and PM (Allscripts) systems and compile reports or data as requested.

4. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. The ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting preferred (Registered Dental Assistant)
• Current CPR (BLS) required

License and / or Certification:

• Current certification
• Current CPR/BLS certification required
• Valid California’s DL License
• Current Immunization Records
• Current PPD
• Must be able to meet and maintain current CLCHC credentialing and privileging requirements.

Special Requirements:

• Must be willing to work evening hours and weekends if necessary.

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay Range: $21 per hour - $27 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching (up to 4% for participating employees)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Loan forgiveness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning Shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mission Viejo, CA 92691: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mission Viejo, CA 92691: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person