Position: Dental Assistant-DA

Position Status: Full Time

Clinic Locations Hiring:

1. El Monte - 3401 Aero Jet Ave. El Monte, CA 91731

2. Rosemead - 8841 Garvey Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770

We are actively seeking qualified dental assistant candidates to join our dental team. Herald Christian Health Center (HCHC) is a non-profit community clinic and a Federally Qualified Health Center in San Gabriel Valley and San Diego, California.

The mission of HCHC is to provide quality and affordable holistic healthcare to the low-income, the uninsured, and the medically indigent among the population of San Gabriel Valley and San Diego. HCHC patient population is comprised mostly of limited English proficient immigrants from China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Taiwan.

HCHC is seeking a dental assistant, with prior work experience in a dental practice(s), who would like to grow with our organization. As the needs of the community increases, the clinic is searching for a dental assistant who shares in the mission of HCHC and whose heart desire is also to serve the poor and the afflicted and similarly, want to make a difference in the lives of their patients. As a recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), transdisciplinary care teams continue to improve upon care coordination and treatment plan management of patient population aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and quality of patient care. HCHC offers a competitive salary with benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist and is available at chairside to the Dentist in all phases of Dentistry, utilizing the current concepts of fourhanded dentistry. Maintain attention and alertness to any change in the procedure; anticipate and/or modify the sequence of the instrumentation and medication as required.
• Performs all pre-op and post-op clinical preparation, sets up instruments and dental medicaments for each procedure; arrange dental materials, instruments, and equipment in the proper sequence of use; load and dispose of needles and local anesthetic carpules.
• Ensure that all dental consent forms, health history, and other forms are completed and signed prior to seating and draping the patient.
• Take, record, and inform the Dentist of vital signs (blood pressure, pulse rates, etc.) prior to the start of each procedure.

Minimum Requirements :

• An RDA approved by the Dental Board of California is NOT required.
• Must have a current X-ray License. (If not, then must sign an agreement that will obtain the license within three (3) months of employment)
• Must possess a current CPR Certification offered by an instructor approved by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association, or any other course approved by the board as equivalent and that provides the student the opportunity to engage in hands-on simulated clinical scenarios
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Prior work experience in a dental practice is required.
• Required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Must be punctual and dependable
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be a good team player.
• Able to work in a fast-paced work setting

Physical Requirements:

• Physical effort may include occasional light lifting to a 25-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time is required.

Benefits: Sign-On bonus: $2,000. Vacation, sick leave, personal necessity leave, holidays, birthday leave, a choice of medical plans-Aetna and Kaiser- (employer-paid 100% of the premium for employee coverage) for full time employees, dental plan, Employer-paid vision plan, 401k retirement plan (with company match), $25,000 company-paid life insurance, and an employee assistance program.

If interested, please submit/email your resume.

Herald Christian Health Center (HCHC) is an equal opportunity employer. HCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, veteran's status, medical condition or disability, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation in accordance with all applicable requirements of Federal and State laws.'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• El Monte, CA 91731: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person