TITLE: Dental Assistant 

DEPARTMENT: Dental

PAY: 22 to 27 hourly

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 403B

LOCATION: East Los Angeles

SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Dental Director, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to a full-range dental services operation. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol and procedures, policies, and standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides chair-side assistance to dentists in the performance of dental procedures.

• Prepares, sterilizes, and organizes dental supplies and dental equipment according to OSHA and Clinic

Standards.

• Maintain housekeeping records.

• Sets-up trays for procedures.

• Takes radiographs as directed by the dentist (only assistants who have completed courses on radiation

   safety).

• Develops and processes dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders.

• Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.

• Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies.

• Interacts with and processes dental clinic patients.

• Performs telephone triage and conducts patient interviews.

• Maintains dental laboratory slips.

• Creates and maintains dental records in accordance with established protocols and procedures.

• Assists in monthly reporting and quality improvement activities.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Dental Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate from an accredited dental assistant program

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Successful completion of California Board of Dental Examiners-approved radiation safety course

• 1-2 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

• Prior experience working with a Federally Qualified Health Center

• Bilingual English/Spanish

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Current knowledge of and ability to follow a full range of dental clinical procedures and protocols.

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services.

• Knowledge of ordering and inventory control.

• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.

• Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment.

• Interviewing skills.

• Communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.

• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established

    regulations and guidelines.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental

     outpatient services.

• Records maintenance skills.

• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of dental equipment in accordance with

    prescribed procedures and standards.

• Four-handed dental assisting technique.

• Knowledge of sterilization procedures.

• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.

• Ability to develop and process dental radiographs.

• Annual TB, Influenza, COVID Vaccine & Booster required 

We offer a competitive salary. Excellent Benefits, Medical Dental, and Vision covered at 100%! Fast-growing dynamic non-profit organization.

Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting. EEO is the Law. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EEO Statement

Via Care Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Via Care Community Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.