Dental Assistant II

HEALTH AND LIFE ORGANIZATION INC • Sacramento, CA

2d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant II is an entry-level position that requires certification as a dental assistant. The Dental Assistant II shall be responsible for chairside assisting, rooming and dismissing patients, setting up and breaking down operatory rooms, taking x-rays, ensuring that patients are comfortable and provide with good patient services, and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma OR equivalent
• One year of customer service and/or clinical experience
• Completion of a California Dental Board approved Dental Assistant Program
• Has a certification in the following courses: Dental Practice Act, Infection Control, Basic Life Support, Radiation Safety
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner
• Ability to cooperate and collaborate with a team of dental professionals to provide non-discriminatory care to underserved patient populations
• Ability to use Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook
• Ability to learn and use Electronic Health Record Systems (e.g., IMS, EPIC and Dentrix).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high volume environment.
• Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take initiative and function with a high level of independence and problem solve.
• Ability to maintain a good attendance and report to work on time
• Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written)
• Ability to provide good customer/patient services
• Ability to lift 20 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 7-8 hours per day
• Ability to adhere to the health center’s policies and procedures include but not limited to safety, employment and dental care services.

Responsibilities

• Chair side assisting with dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Learning each dentist’s preferred practices and tray set up for specific treatments
• Following all OSHA, Dental Board and health center policies and procedures
• Maintaining proper patient treatment records
• Providing oral hygiene instructions to patient
• Breaking down and set up operatory rooms
• Turning on all units, switches and water before patient sits down
• Asking about the patient’s medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (Give pre and post-operative instructions)
• Teaching patient appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Stocking supplies in operatory room, restroom, lab, etc.
• Traveling to other dental clinics to provide coverage
• Setting up tray for treatment procedures
• Seating and dismissing patients
• Assisting with receptionist duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, pull and file charts
• Assisting with dental referrals and dental billing
• Tracking lab cases
• Maintaining proper patient records
• Reporting any non-compliance issues to Manager
• Creating a productive and collaborative environment.
• Taking dental radiographs (X-rays)
• Assisting with training new dental assistants
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by dental office manager or supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED