Dental Assistant Los Angeles
Description:
South Central Family Health Center
Dental Assistant
Los Angeles, CA
Description
Title: Dental Assistant
Base Salary Range: $24.00 Hourly - plus benefits
FTE: Full-time, Non-exempt
Seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Assistant who wants to make a difference in our community. We want to hear from you if you thrive in a fast-paced, caring, and compassionate environment!
Our Mission:
The Mission of South Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the diverse Community of inner city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive health care and education in a welcoming and multi-cultural environment.
To lead the way in health care in South Los Angeles, as the premier provider and employer of choice offering comprehensive, high quality, affordable, efficient and culturally responsive services.
General Summary:
The Unlicensed Dental Assistant is under the supervision of a licensed dentist and is responsible for a wide range of tasks. The Unlicensed Dental Assistant will prepare patients for treatment or checkups. Perform basic supportive dental procedures and set up instruments and equipment needed for procedures and keep records. The ideal candidate will have to perform some of the following essential duties.
Prepares patients for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting seating, and draping patients
Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calls for repairs when necessary
Prepares patient, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, set up instrument trays, prepares materials, or assists dentist during dental procedures
Records of treatment information in patient records
Takes and record medicaland dental histories and vital signs of patients
Assists dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies
Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
Orders and monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory
Qualifications and Certifications Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental assisting programs in the United States required
Dental Assistant Certificate
Current BLS Certification required
Experience:
Must have 1 to 3 years of dental assistant experience
Training at an accredited dental assisting program
Must have a minimum 0 to 2.5 years of Dental front and back-office experience
Skills and Abilities:
Bilingual Bi-literate English/Spanish preferred
Strong charting/documentation skills
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written
Top benefits or perks: As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you’ll enjoy competitive wages and generous benefits:
Benefits: Health care, dental, life insurance
403 (b) Retirement plan
Education Reimbursement
Career development: Entry-level employees have opportunities to work in management, HR or other areas of the company