Dental Assistant - South Bay Children's Health Center - Lawndale, CA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Lawndale, CA

Job Description

About SBCHC
South Bay Children’s Health Center (SBCHC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the health and well-being of low-income and at-risk children, teens, and young adults in the South Bay. Our Dental Clinic provides high-quality, compassionate care to underserved youth in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Since 1947, SBCHC has been a trusted provider of essential health services, impacting the lives of over 1.2 million youth.
Position Summary:
SBCHC has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Dental Assistant or RDA $18 - $28 per hour depending on experience plus excellent benefits. The Dental Clinic hours are Monday – Thursday 10 hours per day.
Our community Dental Clinic is looking for someone who is high energy, a team player and likes working with children and young adults in a rewarding environment. We are willing to train you if you are motivated and have the necessary requirements.
Both Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Assistants are welcome to apply.
Duties & Responsibilities:

Cleaning and Sterilization
Seating and Dismissing patients
Perform charting activities and document exam findings in patient record
Pre-op, Post-op and Oral Hygiene Instructions to parents and patients
Utilizing and Maintaining Digital Health Record (no paper charts)
Chairside Assisting with preventative, restorative, endodontic and pediatric procedures
Assist front desk with phone calls, scheduling and paperwork when necessary
Take digital x-rays
Apply tipical anesthetics
Coronal polish and provide fluoride treatment
Restock patient rooms and communicate with Lead Assistant
Monitor patients during nitrous oxide cases to ensure safety
Restock patient rooms and communicate with Lead Assistant
Assist in ordering supplies and inventory management
Assist in equipment and hand piece maintenance of the back office
Attend health fairs, dental screenings and off site dental events, as requested
Maintaining a calm and professional environment
Motivated to learn and have fun
Able to take direction from supervisors
Likes to work with children and young adults

Required Background:

Minimum one year of experience as a Dental Assistant
Must have BLS CPR Certification
Must hav Infection Control 8 Hours
Must have X-Ray Certificate
Must have coronal polishing license
Must have experience with Dentrix dental software
Must be Bilingual English-Spanish
Excellent communication skills
Excellent computer skills and using technology
Strong Ethics and a Team Player
Registered Dental Assistants must be Sealant Certified and Licensed in the State of California

Benefits offered:

401(k) Plan
Health insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
140 Hours of Paid time off (Vacation & Sick) + Holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made, if requested, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SBCHC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment consideration is made without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, nation origin, ancestry, military or veteran status, including physical or mental disabilities or other legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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