The Dental Assistant will provide chair side assistance to the dentist; perform related duties, and assists with clerical work as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare operatories and equipment for patient treatment.
• Refer clients to supervisor in situations that cannot be handled.
• Assist with front duties including appointment scheduling, chart filing, Superbill entry, typing, etc.
• Provides chair side assistance to the dentist using four - handed dentistry techniques.
• Takes, processes, and mounts dental radiographs.
• Maintains dental operatories, dental laboratory, dental equipment and sterilization area in proper working order.
• Carries out limited dental laboratory procedures such as pouring models of impressions.
• Assist in topical fluoride administration.
• Ensure that the patient’s record, Superbills and all relevant paperwork are completed and routed to the front desk.
• Ensure that proper arrangement is made for the patient’s follow–up care.
• Clean and sterilize dental instruments using the ultrasonic machine and steam sterilizer.
• Disinfect operatories and treatment area according to NEMS infection control protocol.
• Provide dental health education, including oral hygiene instruction and dietary advice, to patients and to target groups of out – reach program.
• Keep track of DentiCal or insurance authorization and schedule appointment accordingly.
• Handle dental records, filing appropriate information in dental charts, file X – rays.
• Handle medical records, requesting charts from Medical Department as needed.
• Obtain and update necessary information from clients and enter in dental charts. For example, DentiCal, MediCal, Medicare and private insurance coverage, current address and telephone number, etc.
• Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years of dental assistant experience preferred.
• Certificate to take dental radiographs.
• Familiarity with infection control policies and procedures.
• Current documentation of Basic Life Support required.

LANGUAGE:

• Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
• Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin), Vietnamese, Spanish and other languages may be required depending on location.
• Fluency in other languages are an asset.

STATUS:

This is an FLSA Non-exempt position.
This is not an OSHA high-risk position.

NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).