Dental Assistant Float

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother / community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

General Job Description

Under the direction of the Dental Clinic Coordinator or Assistant Director, the Dental Assistant Float assists team members in maintaining an efficient functioning Dental Department. At this level, the Dental Assistant provides clinical chair side assistance with the Dental provider, in a fast-paced environment and is actively developing skills and competencies to ensure quality care is delivered. As a Dental Assistant for Family Health Centers of San Diego, you embrace a spirit of service to provide excellence in infection control, instrument sterilization, minor equipment maintenance and supporting the dental team.

Job Roles

Assists both dentist and hygienist chair side as needed. Provides accurate translation of communication of treatment and information between patients and providers.

Charts diagnosis of providers, assists the front office as needed with charts, recalls, billing, x-rays and filing

Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.

Maintains instruments and equipment (x-ray, hand pieces, vacuum system), sterilization, tray set-ups, unit stocking-preparations to facilitate efficiency, quality care with patient, and provider satisfaction.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Takes x-rays that are of good diagnostic quality, acceptable to providers and 3rd party payers.

Education / Certifications / Licenses / Registrations

Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS : Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months; No suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 5 years. No license revocation in 7 years.

At least 1 year experience as a dental assistant preferred.

Certificate of completion from an accredited program for dental assistants or equivalent on-the-job training.

Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS) certification required.

Dental x-ray Certificate.

High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

California Dental Board Dental Practice Act and Infection Control certifications required within 1 year of employment.

Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS : Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months; No suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 5 years. No license revocation in 7 years.

Experience / Specialized Skills (Including Language)

Bilingual in Spanish / English required.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits. $21.00 - $24.90

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and / or experience. In addition to these factors we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here).