Dental Assistant

Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Specialty Services along with the Dental Assistant Supervisor and the general supervision of a licensed dentist, the Dental Assistant (DA) performs supportive dental procedures specified by codes and regulations of the Dental Board of California. The DA works with dental providers (DDS) assisting with various clinical procedures, recognized by the California Dental Practice Act.

Schedule: This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday hours.

About TVHC: Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a nonprofit community health center dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care through the integration of primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education, and more.

Benefits: We offer excellent benefits, including: medical (100% paid co-payments, premiums, etc.), dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous paid leave benefits including holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement plans with an Employer match, tuition reimbursement, monthly treats, pet insurance, and more.

Compensation: $25.96 - $27.54 per hour, depending on experience.

This position is represented by SEIU, with compensation and benefits determined by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Salary is based on the wage scales outlined in the agreement. Beyond base pay, TVHC provides a comprehensive compensation package that supports the health, wealth, and career development of our employees.

Responsibilities:

• Greets patients in the waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory, and assures completion of forms and signatures.
• Reviews medical history and treatment as needed and explains necessary dental treatment or procedures to patients.
• Checks the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Assists with various procedures, which include but are not limited to charting, taking and pouring up of impressions, and other chair-side duties.
• Adheres to “Universal Precautions” and general office safety measures.
• Stocks operatories and necessary dental supplies and mounts necessary x-rays per protocol.
• Delivers Oral Hygiene instruction etc. in accordance with protocol.
• Maintains electronic health record entries for each patient visit.
• Meets the Service Excellence Standards of TVHC, Inc.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and expectations required of the position.

Requirements:

• High school diploma (or GED) required.
• Certified and/or Dental Assistant Certificate required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience as a DA required.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish required.
• Minimum of one-year experience in a non-profit setting preferred.

Qualifications:

• Must have good communication skills, and knowledge of dental health education subjects.
• Must demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Must have the ability to travel to various clinic sites.