Dental Assistant I-II-III-IV

La Clinica De La Raza • Concord, CA

111d • $26 - $39

About The Position

La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care. As health care activists, we are dedicated to making sure individuals who do not have health coverage get the same level of quality healthcare as those who have it. From our genesis as a community health center in 1971, we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health. Many times, this requires that we go outside and provide services in other settings to build the bridge that links individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care. Over 90,000 individuals come to La Clínica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person, coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well-being. While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice, we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties.

Requirements

• HSGED, X-Ray License, and 1-2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Completion of Dental Assistant Training Program preferred for Non-Licensed DA DAI.
• Licensed DA DAII (RDA); DAIII (RDA-Extended Function); DAIV (RDA-Extended Function II).
• Certification for health clearances required of all healthcare professionals.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and another language.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively as a team member.
• Ability to perform clerical duties in a methodical, independent and thorough manner with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow to maximize patient access and service by ensuring dental exam rooms are adequately stocked and ready for patients.
• Prepare patients for dental examination by taking and recording vital signs and medical-dental histories.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Effectively communicate requests from patients to dentist or dental care team members.
• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures such as taking dental x-rays.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain an adequate supply of functioning instruments and equipment.
• Prepare instruments, materials and medication for use in dental procedures.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
• Provide prescription information to pharmacies, as directed by the dentist.
• Record treatment information in patient records using Electronic Dental Records system.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellent patient experience and quality outcomes.
• Communicate and work effectively with providers and other members of the dental care team.
• Engaged participation in huddles, staff meetings, team building activities and assigned development opportunities.
• Perform general office duties, such as scheduling appointments for patients, answering telephones, recording medical updates from the provider, or completing insurance forms.
• Register patients, collect and post payments, prepare treatment estimates for review with patient, run, balance and close end of day reports.
• Assist patients with insurance forms.
• Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic in the appropriate electronic system.
• Inventory stock, order, and verify receipt of dental, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Benefits

• This is a non-benefited position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED