Job Posting for Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant at Davis Street Community Center
Be a part of our mission! We are seeking an enthusiastic Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant to join our team in providing excellent dental care to our patients.
Full-time with excellent company-paid benefits!
32-40 hours per week; Monday-Friday 8-5 or Tuesday-Friday 8-5
Salary for Dental Assistants range from $24-$26 per hour and Registered Dental Assistants range from $27-$28 per hour
JOB SUMMARY
The Dental assistant will perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, work chair-side as dentists examine and treat patients for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains safe and clean working environment in adherence with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains conserves supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needed supplies, placing orders for supplies verifying receipt of supplies.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of accredited Dental Assistant Training Program
Current BLS certification
CPR and other life skills training
High School graduate or some college credits with emphasis in Dentistry
At least 2 years of experience in clinical setting as Dental Assistant preferably in community clinic or public health environment. Spanish/Chinese speaking is preferred
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suites [Word/Excel/Outlook], EMR and electronic billing
Demonstrate knowledge of dental health education subjects
Ability to complete forms in an orderly and accurate fashion
Able to use sound judgment, calm disposition and the ability to work easily with people
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends and participate in health fairs, etc.
Commitment to the mission and values of Davis Street
DAVIS STREET BENEFITS AND PERKS
Mission-driven company culture
100% paid employee premium for Kaiser, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans.
403(b) Retirement plans with matching contributions
Paid Time Off for vacation and illness
12 Paid Holidays PLUS an additional paid birthday holiday
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