Company Description

Mission City Community Network (MCCN), a not-for-profit organization with multiple clinics operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to serving low income and under-served families in the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles and San Bernardino areas. MCCN is a full service health care provider with primary care services for children, adolescents and adults.

Job Description

Position/s: Dental Assistant (or RDA)
Location: Los Angeles-KoreaTown

Status: Part-Time 8-16hrs/wk (opportunity for Full-Time)

Schedule: Thursday 8a-5p

The Dental Assistant (or RDA) performs duties such as: prepare the patient for the treatment, assist the dentist in performing their treatment to the patient in restorative dentistry or oral surgery, prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist’s use, take x-rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. May perform other related work to include, but not limited to, making appointments, answer the phones, ordering supplies and doing the dental billing.

Responsibilities:

• Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to operatory
• Assist the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair as required or directed by the dentist
• Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
• Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the operator and assure completion of forms and signatures
• Assume the responsibility associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentist
• Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory
• Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments
• Other duties and responsibilities, deemed necessary by Dental Director and Dentists
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Korean, required
• High School Diploma/GED from a WASC accredited School.
• Completion of a Radiation Safety Course Coronal Polishing Certification
• Registered Dental Assistant Licensed by the State of California, (optional)
• Must maintain a current BLS certification
• Minimum one (1) year experience in healthcare non-profit setting as a Dental Assistant or RDA. Ability to pass Basic Clerical Skills Test and Dental Hygienist Competency Test

Additional Information

Part-Time benefits include: sick time accrual

To Apply:

Please email your Resume to HR Dept.

MCCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer