Dental Assistant - Part-Time 4-Days per week
About The Position
Performs those duties that assist the Dental Director, Dentists, and Dental Hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Performs duties in the field of reception, chairside assisting, inventory, and records. Our dental practice is quite lively. A Dental Assistant treats our patients with the utmost respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being while instilling a fun and vibrant atmosphere bringing smiles to all who enter our doors. A positive attitude, and modern dentistry, can bring joy to our patients. A Dental Assistant does a lot over the course of a workday. For example, you prepare the treatment room; you maintain the schedule and ensure the team is sticking to it; you interact with patients before, during, and after procedures; and you assist the dentist chairside. And these are just some of the many duties on your plate.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
- Must be radiology certified through a state-approved radiology program, within the timeframe set by Dental Department standards.
- Successful completion of Salud Family Health Center Ladder’s program is required.
- Successful achievement of the Registered Dental Assistant Program certification is required.
- Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations: American Heart Association; American Safety and Health Institute; or American Red Cross.
- An ability and willingness to learn.
- A desire to expand abilities.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to motivate patients.
- Must work well with the other patient care team members.
- Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must.
Nice To Haves
- Previous dental assistant experience is desired.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Dental Director, Dentists, and Dental Hygienists in patient care and treatment.
- Perform duties in reception, chairside assisting, inventory, and records management.
- Prepare the treatment room.
- Maintain the schedule and ensure the team adheres to it.
- Interact with patients before, during, and after procedures.
- Assist the dentist chairside.
- Operate, maintain, and document in the electronic record.
- Reliably take diagnostic digital X-rays in a timely fashion.
Benefits
- Medical PPO Plan
- Low employee premiums
- $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
- Low deductibles and co-insurance
- Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
- Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
- Dental PPO plan
- Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
- Vision
- Generous vacation accrual
- 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
- Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan (Salud contributes 5% of compensation each month)
- 403b Retirement savings plan (pre-tax or after-tax Roth contributions)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
