Dental Assistant-Per Diem

Neighborhood Healthcare•Escondido, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you. This role is per diem with no set schedule. The role will be as needed to cover absences, paid time off, etc. for our dental team. ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE The Dental Assistant works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing support dental care services in our Dental Clinics. This role will establish dental hygiene protocols and procedures to ensure a positive patient experience. In addition, this role will educate patients on preventive dental health and techniques.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
Dental Assistant and Radiation Safety certifications required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. These courses must follow AHA guidelines- may be completed through approved online providers such as ProMed or other equivalent programs that meet recognized BLS standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
Knowledge and understanding of dental terminology
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with full scope dentistry procedures and oral radiographic services, known as six handed dentistry
Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Applications, eCW, and Sidexis
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

One year dental assistant or related experience preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) or (English/Arabic) preferred

Responsibilities

Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models
Removes post extraction and periodontal dressings
Places and removes rubber dams
Cures restorative or orthodontic materials in operative site with light-curing device
Performs all supportive dental procedures allowable under the supervision of the Dentist (fourhanded dentistry), including endodontic procedures
Imparts preventive health education information and techniques to patients
Contributes to the success of Neighborhood by participating in quality improvements activities
Serves as a contact between Neighborhood and the community, including participation in community preventative health education activities, as needed
Researches and promotes internal/external organizational activities
Impacts patient experience by demonstrating values of transforming care, including courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
Works with care teams to ensure overall positive patient health outcomes
Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders
Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful