Bilingual Dental Assistant - Community Health Clinic

Tiburcio-Vasquez-Health-Center-Inc.; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Monthly treats

Pet insurance

Job summary

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc. is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dentists and the dental team in delivering patient-centered care.

Under supervision, the DA will perform chair-side and administrative tasks, ensuring accurate charting, patient education, and adherence to safety protocols. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Certified Dental Assistant certificate, and BLS certification, with at least one year of DA experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) required.
• Certified and/or Dental Assistant Certificate required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience as a DA required.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish required.
• Minimum of one-year experience in a non-profit setting preferred.

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.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma (or GED)

Certified Dental Assistant Certificate

BLS Certification

Job description

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc. is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dentists and the dental team in delivering patient-centered care.

Under supervision, the DA will perform chair-side and administrative tasks, ensuring accurate charting, patient education, and adherence to safety protocols. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Certified Dental Assistant certificate, and BLS certification, with at least one year of DA experience.