Dental Assistant

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Specialty Services along with the Dental Assistant Supervisor and the general supervision of a licensed dentist, the Dental Assistant (DA) performs supportive dental procedures specified by codes and regulations of the Dental Board of California. The DA works with dental providers (DDS) assisting with various clinical procedures, recognized by the California Dental Practice Act.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday with periodic Saturday hours.

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a non-profit community health center that is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care by integrating primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education, and more.

Compensation: $23.07 - $25.95 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

Greets patients in the waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory, and assures completion of forms and signatures

Reviews medical history and treatment as needed and explains necessary dental treatment or procedures to patients

Checks the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments

Assists with various procedures, which include but are not limited to charting, taking and pouring up of impressions, and other chair-side duties

Adheres to “Universal Precautions” and general office safety measures

Stocks operatories and necessary dental supplies and mounts necessary x-rays per protocol

Delivers Oral Hygiene instruction etc. in accordance with protocol

Maintains electronic health record entries for each patient visit

Meets the Service Excellence Standards of TVHC, Inc.

Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

High school diploma (or GED) required

BLS Certification required.

Certified and/or Dental Assistant Certificate required

Minimum of one-year experience in a non-profit setting preferred

Qualifications:

Ability to communicate in English and Spanish required.

Must have good communication skills, and knowledge of dental health education subjects.

Must demonstrate professionalism at all times.

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends.

Must have the ability to travel to various clinic sites.

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits including: medical (100% paid co-payments, premiums, etc.), dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous paid leave benefits including holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement plans with an Employer match, tuition reimbursement, monthly treats, pet insurance, and more.

Permanent