Dental Assistant (Bilingual Spanish)

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  
• Asks about patient�s medical history and takes blood pressure and pulse.
  
• Takes and develops dental radiographs (x-rays).
  
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments and equipment to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist�s access; suctioning; passing instruments.
  
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient�s mouth.
  
• Takes impression of patient�s teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
  
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient record utilizing eClinicalWorks.
  
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
  
• Complies with all Agency and clinic policies and procedures along with HIPAA regulations.
  
• Provides accurate information and appropriate assistance to patients, visitors and medical team of the clinic.
  
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and continuing education as appropriate.
  
• Inventories track and manage adequate stock of dental supplies.
  
• Managing the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA and CDC standards.
  
• Assists in projects such as quality assurance studies as directed by the Dental Director or Clinic Manager.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to satisfactorily complete job:

• Possess Dental Assistant certificate or active CA Registered Dental Assistant license.
  
• At least 1-2 years of experience working in community setting.
  
• Knowledgeable of clinic and dental/patient protocols.
  
• Must be able to put patients at ease and explain dentists� instructions precisely and accurately.
  
• Ability to proceed on own initiative using independent judgment and discretion.
  
• Possess excellent coordination skills along with verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal and time management skills.
  
• Must be neat, well-groomed and have a courteous, pleasant manner.
  
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to be proficient and timely with multiple deadlines.
  
• Familiarity with medical records administration and proficient with computer technology.
  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Professional development assistance
  
• Retirement plan
  
• Vision insurance
  

Work Location: In person