Dental Assistant

Sacramento Native American Health Center; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Join the Sacramento Native American Health Center as a Dental Assistant, where you'll maintain essential procedures in four-handed dentistry. This role involves assisting dentists, preparing treatment materials, and ensuring patient comfort during procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, dental x-ray certification, and other specific qualifications. Join a team passionate about healthcare and community service.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires Dental x-ray certification and experience.
• Must have 8-hour infection control certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Prepare materials and diagnostic treatment items for procedures.
• Follow protocol for instrument sterilization.

Skills

Dental x-ray certification

8-hour infection control certification

Current CPR certification

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduating from dental assistant school

Tools

NextGen or other electronic dental record systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 3800 Florin Road - SACRAMENTO, CA 95823 Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Here at SNAHC, you are joining a team and company at a time of growth and transformation. You will love being surrounded by people who are passionate about healthcare and giving back to the community. Individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and the wage range considers a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Position Summary

This position is essential in maintaining our four-handed dentistry procedures. Participate in chairside activities involving patient contact and explanation of treatment. In addition, the assistant will enable the dentist to be more efficient by carrying out specific tasks.

Essential Functions

• Welcome patients to the dental office
• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Remove glasses and any prosthetic appliance the patient may have
• Take blood pressure and record it on the chart
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
• Prepare operatory for patients following PPE guidelines
• Prepare materials and other necessary diagnostic treatment items for the planned procedure
• Follow protocol for instrument sterilization
• Follow the chairside instructions of the provider
• Chart visits comprehensively and complete E&M coding in compliance with dental coding standards
• Fill in the day sheet with the appropriate procedure
• Transcribe documentation in EHR as directed by the provider
• Maintain a safe environment in the operatory
• Identify items needed to keep inventory fully stocked
• Lab case organization for assigned providers
• Assist the front desk staff and treatment coordinator with responding to referrals, patient follow‑up calls, answering phones, scheduling patients upon check‑in and check‑out, and other duties as the need may arise
• Perform all opening, closing, and maintenance procedures as described in sterilization and maintenance policies
• Work with multiple providers as needed
• Practice four‑handed dentistry
• Diagnostic quality X‑rays
• Preliminary impressions
• Comply with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the position, including HIPAA, sexual harassment, scope of practice, OSHA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental x‑ray certification and experience
• 8‑hour infection control certification
• Dental Practice Act certification
• Current CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduating from dental assistant school
• Experience with NextGen or other electronic dental record systems
• Experience with dental billing
• Experience with Denti‑Cal guidelines
• Experience in an FQHC setting
• Knowledge of traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of the diverse AI/AN community, and ability to work with other racially, culturally, ethnically, and financially diverse populations
• Bilingual

Additional Information

This position may be grant‑funded. Continued employment is contingent upon renewed or additional funding and may be discontinued at the close of the grant cycle. Grant funding does not grant any contractual right of employment for a specific period. Grant funding does not affect the Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.’s status as an at‑will employer.