Job description

WE ARE HIRING! Are you interested in a job where you assist people of diverse socioeconomic, racial and cultural backgrounds, in order to improve their health and well-being? Are you excited to work for a non-profit organization that deeply values its staff, and offers great benefits? Are you an RDA?

If you can answer YES! to all of the above questions, then this might be the job for you! Read on to learn more about the position....

POSITION SUMMARY:

Job Status: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, non-exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-5, 8:30-5:30 or 9-6

Salary Range: $26.25 - $29.75 hourly. **Please note starting pay rates are determined based on years of experience and internal equity. **

Efficiently prepare patient operatories, charts, and chair side assist in professional manner. Provide quality care and services to patients by assisting dentists and other staff in clinic flow through variety of patient care, office tasks, and laboratory duties.

WHAT WOULD I BE DOING AT THIS JOB?

GENERAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

1. Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience, and are treated with care and compassion. Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
2. Ensure all patient records and related documents are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistently with all HIPAA and related requirements. Read, write, and maintain patient records and related administrative documentation. Utilize electronic health records systems, for patient data and records management.
3. Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes, and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as clinic policies and procedures.
4. Develop favorable relationships with all patients. Instruct patients and their family members on general oral health care and/ or information related to post- treatment care as appropriate, in a friendly and professional manner.
5. Uphold and consistently represent the values and mission of the organization at all times. Represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times. Demonstrate commitment to the mission of the organization in promoting dental health.
6. Collect and record patient health histories (dental and medical) and record information for dentist’s reference prior to examination.
7. Take diagnostic radiographs.
8. Assist dentist chair-side by organizing and preparing instruments for dentist’s use and assisting as needed during procedures.
9. Advise patients in oral hygiene and dental care.
10. Follow through with post-visit duties.
11. Interact positively with a diverse, sometimes difficult, and demanding patient population. Provide service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
12. Demonstrate knowledge and the ability to expand knowledge of dental procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials.

WHAT KIND OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of a dental assistant licensing or registration program as required by the state of California.
3. Radiation safety certification or successful completion of a radiation safety course.
4. 8 hour infection control
5. CPR certification
6. Certificates in Coronal polishing, Sealant placement, and Ultrasonic scaling
7. At least two years as a Dental Assistant or an RDA

• IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU, PLEASE APPLY! *

American Indian Health & Services offers a fantastic, well-rounded employee benefits package including:

- 14 paid holidays per year
- 5.5 hours per pay period of accrued PTO
- 100% employer paid employee-only coverage on Blue Shield Medical (HMO or PPO), and Principal Dental and Vision benefit plans (eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire)
- 401k plan with 4% employer matching contribution (eligible after 90 days)
- Paid AAA membership (eligible after 90 days)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.25 - $29.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Negative air system and extra-oral suction units present in all chairs. Daily employee and visitor temperature, symptom and exposure screens. Increased sterilization for office space, tools, and common surfaces. COVID vaccinations and booster required.

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• Registered Dental Assistant California License (Required)
• 8 hour infection control Certificate (Required)

Work Location: One location

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