Registered Dental Assistant - Float

Elica Health Centers•Sacramento, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission: To provide quality, affordable health care through the operation of professional and compassionate health homes for underserved populations, who are confronted with barriers to accessing care. About Us: Elica Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program, Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives. Elica’s Dental program includes comprehensive dental services, dental residency program, mobile dental program, and school-based dental program. We employ the latest technology to efficiently and effectively serve our Dental patients. Our state of the art Dental facilities are equipped with panoramic x-rays and digital intraoral scanners to take impressions and engage patients in their oral health care. Our dentists and residents are certified in the use of the 9.3 micron CO2 hard and soft tissue laser, which allows us to perform fillings without the need for local anesthesia. This laser also allows us to provide additional services to our patients such as gingivectomies and crown lengthening without needing to refer to specialists. Our electronic health records system is integrated with our Medical and Integrated Behavioral Health departments to allow us to work together to improve the overall health of our community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have a current / valid RDA license.
Coronal Polishing certification, Dental Sealants certification, California dental practice act and infection control completed
Current BLS certified
Radiation safety certification or successful completion of a radiation safety course.
Demonstrated knowledge of dental procedures and ability to perform expected duties to the expectation of the dental provider being assisted.
Demonstrated success with clear thinking and ability to reorganize as needed.
Demonstrated success in working independently, prioritization and problem solving.
Demonstrated success in managing difficult customer situations
Must have a current and valid California driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to their scheduled start date.
Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, or Russian preferred

Responsibilities

Provide quality care and services to patients by assisting dentist(s) and other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties.
Affect the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate and professional patient interactions, taking x-rays, assisting during patient visits.

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer matching and 100% immediate vesting
Two Anthem Blue Cross PPO plans for medical
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Employer-Funded HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Company-paid basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
ID Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Accrued paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) access (counseling, financial, and legal services, online resources)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
CME/CEU and license reimbursements for eligible roles