Dental Assistant

San Benito Health Foundation • Hollister, CA

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About The Position

Seeking a skillful, motivated, responsible full-time Dental Assistant to join the San Benito Health Foundation (SBHF) Community Health Center's team. We are a thriving, growing community health center in San Benito County, providing high quality, medical, dental, and nutritional services to a multicultural population. Great opportunity for new Dental Assistant looking to make a difference at the community level, and work with a dental team to provide preventive dental care to a multicultural patient population. We believe in the practice of evidenced based dentistry. We stay current with the latest scientific American Dental Association approved dentistry recommendation. The dental assistant is a vital part of the Patient Centered Health Home model. Along with the dental team, he or she will provide preventive dental care and is crossed trained through the various departments to offer optimal service to our patient population.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Dental Assistant Program
• Current State of California X-Ray License
• Current CPR Certification
• Basic Computer Skills
• Current and Valid California's Driver's License
• Bilingual/Spanish is a must

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients.
• Seat the patient and verify the patient's identity.
• Obtain patient vitals and prepare the chair for the procedure including obtaining prescribed x-rays.
• First assist the provider during dental procedures and clean up (sterilizing) afterwards.
• Prepare patients for oral examinations and assist in providing treatment.
• Document in the Electronic Health Records System (EHR).
• Assist the hygienist and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees