Dental Assistant- MDU

Job Description

Job Description

Department : Mobile Dental Unit (Various Sites)

Notice : Candidates must be available to work two Saturdays per month and be willing to travel to various JWCH locations as needed.

JWCH Institute, Inc. is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a mission to provide comprehensive health care to low-income and homeless individuals in the County of Los Angeles.

For many people, gaining access to dental care isn’t simply a matter of finding the nearest dentist. Some may face language and cultural issues that keep them from connecting with dental providers. Others may lack insurance coverage, transportation or childcare that would make it easier for them to visit the dentist. JWCH works to assist patients with navigating barriers and helping them achieve better oral health and improved overall health outcomes.

Position Purpose :

The position is responsible for performing oral screenings, providing community outreach support, and / or assisting chairside in dental procedures at various company and non-company sites. Travel between sites and flexibility in site assignments are required, as well as availability for two Saturdays per month for clinical / mobile dental sites.

Principal Responsibilities :

DA Chairside :

• Ensures a positive dental experience by educating and counseling patients.
• Educates patients by demonstrating oral hygiene techniques such as brushing and flossing.
• Assists the dentist chairside for procedures, including exams, sealants, prophylaxis, fillings, extractions, etc.
• Maintains the integrity of documentation by properly recording any treatment rendered in the patient’s electronic chart.
• Prepares the patient for dismissal by removing all disposable barriers (e.g., bibs, eyeglasses, etc.).
• Assists in cleaning up and preparing for the next patient.
• Reviews the treatment plan with the patient.
• Reviews the patient's medical history and alerts the dentist of any concerns.
• Takes the patient’s vital signs and records them in the EHR, alerting the dentist of any high blood pressure readings.
• Provides post-op instructions.
• Performs sealants and prophylaxis procedures under the supervision of the dental provider.
• Assists the provider with the oral screening questionnaire.
• Assists the provider with the application of fluoride for oral screenings if needed.
• Maintains assigned operatory logs.
• Cleans suction lines in accordance with Dental Department policies.
• Maintains Dental Unit Waterlines in accordance with Dental Department policies.
• Stocks the operatory as needed.

Chairside Duties Under Direct Supervision :

Chairside Duties Under General Supervision :

Care for Dental Equipment, Infection Control & Inventory control :

School-based care & Outreach programs

Travel Required

Skills and Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance :

DA Education and Experience :

Employee Benefits :

At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes :

Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time.

JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer .