Dental Assistant - West Fairfield - CommuniCare+OLE - Pomona, CA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Communi Care+Ole

Job Description

CommuniCare+OLE is a federally qualified health center with the mission to provide quality primary health care to the community. As part of the dental team, you work with a team of professionals (Medical provider, Nutritionist, Behavior health and other services) to help patients achieve overall health wellness. We provide comprehensive dental care to all ages with a focus on continuity of care. We strive for work life balance. A candidate who is flexible, a team player, and passionate about providing dental care is a good fit for our work culture.

Hours: Full time; Monday to Friday from 8am -5pm
Location: Fairfield, CA
Pay Range: $25.68 to $31.39/hr

POSITION TITLE: Dental Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Dental
REPORTS TO: Dental Services Manager
SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium

18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
4% Employer Match for 403(b) retirement plan
Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

JOB SUMMARY: The Dental Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of duties in the dental clinic under the direct supervision of a dentist, primarily including chair side assisting duties, infection control, x-rays and dental treatment education to patients.

KNOWLEDGE OF WORK

Knowledge of all phases of four (4) handed Dental Assisting duties for endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, prosthodontics and restorative procedures

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry; electronic health record system required

Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Escorts patients to and from dental chair. Educates and instructs patients on issues pertaining to treatment as delegated by dentist

Prepares tray set-up for dental procedures and provide diagnostic aids such as radiographs, medical and dental histories, and study models

Assists dentist during treatment by handling dentist instruments and materials

Records patient information and progress notes onto dental chart as directed by dentist

Cleans and disinfects operatory and sterilize instruments in accordance with department policy and OSHA guidelines

Takes digital x-rays as delegated by dentist

Maintains inventory and order supplies as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Previous Dental Assistant or related experience preferred.
Must certify and remain current in CPR.
Radiation Safety Certificate required.
8-hour Infection Control course required.
Valid Driver’s license required.
Strong verbal and written communication required; Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Strong interpersonal and customer service required; must have ability to handle difficult patients.

CommuniCare+OLE requires pre-employment drug-testing (4-panel drug-test includes: amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and PCP).

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