Dental Assistant I-II-III-IV (On-call)

La Clinica de La Raza • Vallejo, CA

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About The Position

La Clínica de La Raza is seeking on-call Dental Assistants at levels I–IV to work alongside dentists in fourhanded dentistry. The role combines technical dental-assisting skills with a focus on patient comfort, access, and quality of care in a fast-paced clinic. Dental Assistants support dentists and the wider care team, help maintain efficient clinic operations, and contribute to a welcoming experience for patients from diverse communities.

The position includes patient-care, clinical-support, and general office responsibilities. The specific procedures a Dental Assistant may perform depend on their level of training and licensure, and must be performed under the supervision specified for each procedure. All healthcare professionals must meet required health-clearance certification requirements. Staff must be available to participate in Saturday and evening rotations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• X-ray license.
• One to two years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Bilingual proficiency.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication in English, with correct spelling and grammar; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally as a team member, work across cultures, and demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Flexibility in accepting change and ability to remain composed in a fast-paced clinic, including when serving upset, disrespectful, or impatient patients.
• Ability to perform clerical duties independently and methodically, with speed and accuracy and minimal supervision; exercise good judgment and make accurate mathematical computations.
• Ability to work in fourhanded dentistry and perform job functions involving continuous movement.
• Availability to participate in Saturday and evening rotations.
• Certification for health clearances required of all healthcare professionals.
• For Dental Assistant I duties, a radiographic safety certificate is required to operate dental radiography equipment for oral radiography.
• For licensed Dental Assistant roles, the applicable credentials are RDA for DA II and RDA-Extended Function for DA III and DA IV.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Dental Assistant Training Program for non-licensed Dental Assistant I.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and ensure dental exam rooms are stocked and ready for patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations by taking and recording vital signs and medical and dental histories.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment, and communicate patient requests to the dentist or care team.
• Assist the dentist during treatment procedures, including taking dental X-rays as permitted by the employee’s qualifications.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment; prepare instruments, materials, and medication for dental procedures.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control, and provide post-treatment oral-care instructions.
• Provide prescription information to pharmacies as directed by the dentist.
• Record treatment information in electronic dental records.
• Work effectively with providers and other dental-care team members to support patient experience and quality outcomes.
• Contribute to a welcoming clinical space and healthy work environment through relationship building, direct communication, and sound judgment.
• Participate in huddles, staff meetings, team-building activities, assigned development opportunities, and educational opportunities.
• Follow La Clínica’s ethical and professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Schedule appointments, answer telephones, record medical updates from providers, complete insurance forms, register patients, and greet and log in arriving patients using the appropriate electronic system.
• Collect and post payments, prepare treatment estimates for review with patients, and run, balance, and close end-of-day reports.
• Assist patients with insurance forms.
• Inventory, order, and verify receipt of dental, laboratory, and office supplies or equipment.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Perform duties specific to the employee’s Dental Assistant level and authorization, under the required dental supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED