Dental Assistant

InnovAge; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

InnovAge seeks a Dental Assistant to support the delivery of dental services to participants. This role involves patient management, assisting in procedures, and maintaining inventory and equipment. Ideal candidates have at least one year of experience and a commitment to compassionate care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1+ year as a Dental Assistant.
• Experience with the frail or elderly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and reviews participant's charts.
• Performs radiographic procedures.
• Documents records with procedures performed.

Skills

Patient Management

Radiographic Procedures

Assisting in Dental Services

Record Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Responsibilities

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• Gathers and reviews participant’s charts for the day.
• Escorts participants into treatment rooms, ensuring safety and comfort, and explains treatment.
• Performs necessary radiographic procedures and provides results to Dentist.
• Assists in dental services by handing dental instruments and materials to the Dentist.
• Checks with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate their anxiety.
• Upon completion, escorts out and provides post-treatment instructions and materials.
• Documents records with procedures performed and adds any notes taken to chart.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant assists in the delivery of dental services to the participants of the InnovAge PACE programs.

Patient Management – 60%

• Gathers and reviews participant’s charts for the day.
• Escorts participants into treatment rooms, ensuring safety and comfort, and explains treatment.
• Performs necessary radiographic procedures and provides results to Dentist.
• Assists in dental services by handing dental instruments and materials to the Dentist.
• Checks with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate their anxiety.
• Upon completion, escorts out and provides post-treatment instructions and materials.
• Documents records with procedures performed and adds any notes taken to chart.
  
  
  

Equipment and Laboratory – 40%

• Manages treatment room for cleanliness, verifying equipment is in good working order, including gathering soiled instruments for presoak before sterilizer or ultrasonic cleaner tank.
• Pours and trims any laboratory models.
• Maintains a supply inventory for treatment rooms and laboratory and submits supply orders to Center Director as necessary.
• Ensures that dental laboratory is contacted appropriately for cases to be sent out and ensures delivery of completed laboratory work.
• Checks participant charts and laboratory work at the end of the day and makes any notes or notifications to participant charts.
  
  
  

Required

• 1+ year as a Dental Assistant
• A minimum of one year working with the frail or elderly is required (work, volunteer or family)
• High School Diploma or GED
  
  
  

Benefits

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Applicants are considered until the position is filled.

Posted Salary Range

$22.12-$26.54

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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