Dental Assistant

Wilmington Community Clinic; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation days (10)

Paid holidays (12)

Sick leave

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Wilmington Community Clinic in California seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dental team in delivering high-quality care. You will assist with procedures, sterilize, chart, and educate patients.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited program, radiographic certification, BLS, and a professional approach. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with a compassionate, patient-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited dental assisting program.
• Radiographic certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dental provider team in all aspects of dental care delivery.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments and dental trays.
• Enter and update patient data in the computer system.
• Provide oral hygiene education to patients and families.
• Support clerical and scheduling tasks as needed.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Dental Assisting program graduate

Dental Assistant Certificate

Radiographic certification

Coronal Polish/Topical Applicator certification

Provider-level BLS certification

1+ year dental assisting experience preferred

Registered Dental Assistant preferred

Job description

Have you ever wanted to be a part of something bigger? Have you ever wanted to make a difference? At Wilmington Community Clinic, here you can. WCC provides quality, non-discriminatory primary care, mental health, dental and women’s health services to improve the health and well-being of all served – regardless of their ability to pay. We have served patients in and around Wilmington and Los Angeles for over 40 years. Our multi-generational impact makes us proud of the services we provide, and we put patient care front and center - it's The Wilmington Way!

Position Summary

The Dental Assistant assists the dental provider team in all aspects of dental care delivery, including advanced or specialized dental assistant duties.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position is $22.00 - $28.00 hourly. WCC offers competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental and vision health insurance plans, 10 vacation days for first year employees, 12 paid holidays, sick leave, life insurance, a retirement plan, and an employee assistance program.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program required
• Dental Assistant Certificate (completion of dental assisting course through the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools) required
• Radiographic certification required
• Coronal Polish/Topical Applicator certification required
• Provider-level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum one year of recent dental assisting experience preferred
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification preferred
• Greets patients, screens for program eligibility, and manages check-in including appointment verification, sign-in, and distribution of patient forms
• Enters and updates patient data in the computer system
• Escorts patients from the check-in area to dental operatories
• Cleans, sterilizes, and packages dental instruments; maintains lab cleanliness; sets up dental trays for procedures
• Performs hard and soft tissue and periodontal charting under the supervision of the Dentist
• Assists the Dentist with prophylaxes, operative restorations, sealants, root canals, pulpotomies, pulpectomies, extractions, and mouth mirror inspections
• Performs expanded functions including coronal polishing and application of topical fluoride post-scaling
• Provides oral hygiene education to patients and families
• Ensures accurate and complete documentation of all patient care activities
• Complies with all applicable agency and regulatory requirements
• Performs a variety of clerical, patient scheduling, and clinical functions as needed to provide backup support to clerical and hygiene staff
• Complete other duties as assigned in support of WCC's mission.

Skills

• Knowledge of dental/medical information and techniques used to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and confidentiality requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; professional verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to relate to patients and coworkers from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
• Active listening skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
• Ability to remain calm and composed in emergency situations
• Punctual, reliable, and professional in both demeanor and appearance
• Bilingual/bicultural in English and Spanish preferred