Dental Assistant - Colen

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a renowned health clinic as a Dental Assistant. This role involves providing essential dental support under the guidance of experienced professionals, ensuring patient care is delivered with respect and dignity. You'll play a vital role in managing patient flow and assisting in various clinical settings. The organization values diversity and inclusion, making it a great place to grow your career while making a difference in the community. If you are passionate about dental health and eager to contribute to a meaningful mission, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Certification in radiography to operate dental X-ray equipment.
• Good bilingual verbal skills in English and Spanish.
• Working knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental assisting for the dental program at various locations.
• Coordinate patient flow and assist dentists and hygienists.
• Maintain inventory of dental instruments and supplies.

Skills

Dental Radiography Certification

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Infection Control Knowledge

Four-Handed Dentistry

Organizational Skills

Education

Certification from California Dental Board-approved school

California Dental Practice Act Course

8-hour Infection Training Certification

Coronal Polishing Certification

Tools

Dental Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Venice Family Clinic is a leader in providing comprehensive,
high-quality primary health care to people in need with compassion, dignity and
respect. In November 2021, Venice Family Clinic merged with South Bay Family
Health Care, uniting more than a century of experience helping patients
regardless of their income, insurance or immigration status. The organization
now has more than 500 staff who serve 45,000 people from the Santa Monica
Mountains through the South Bay. We have 17 locations plus two mobile clinics
and an expansive street medicine program for people experiencing homelessness.
Read more about us at: venicefamilyclinic.org Come join our Venice Family
Clinic team as a Dental Assistant.

Under the guidance and general supervision of the Senior Dentist,
you will perform dental assisting for our Venice Family Clinic's dental program
at our Colen Dental office on 4700 Inglewood blvd. in Los Angeles (primary
location) and will rotate as needed to our Venice Family Clinic outreach
locations. Duties include the coordination of patient flow, and providing
dental assistance to dentists and dental hygienists in both clinical and
community settings.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values of the
Venice Family Clinic. We believe the professional and clinical environments are
enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together.

Salary range: $23.95 - $31.58 Hourly

QualificationsREQUIRED:

*Certification in radiography to operate dental X-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures from a California Dental Board-approved school.

*A California Dental Board-approved course in the California Dental Practice Act.

*8 hour board approved in person infection training certification.

*Coronal polishing certification.

*Working knowledge of current dental terminology, materials, equipment, and procedures related to dentistry.

*Good bilingual verbal language skills in both English and Spanish.

*Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

*Completion of a California Dental Board-approved course in infection control, and working knowledge of principles of asepsis, sterilization procedures, and infection control.

*Ability to organize and maintain an inventory of dental instruments, equipment, and supplies in the dental operatory.

*Ability to handle multiple demands and frequent interruptions and maintain a professional demeanor.

*Working knowledge of four-handed dentistry.

*Ability to work with people of various socio-economic status, and work with infectious disease patients.

*Ability to travel as needed to our other locations in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles for coverage.

*Working knowledge of current dental terminology, materials, equipment, and procedures related to dentistry.

*Working knowledge of principles of asepsis, sterilization procedures, and infection control.

*Ability to organize and maintain an inventory of dental instruments, equipment, and supplies in the dental operatory.

*Organizational skills to set priorities to reflect relative importance of job responsibilities.

*Ability to handle multiple demands and frequent interruptions and maintain a professional demeanor.

*Ability to work with infectious disease patients.

*Skill in understanding both written and oral instructions.

*Ability to take inventory of dental and patient care supplies.

*Working knowledge of four-handed dentistry.

*Ability to stand for long periods of time.

*Ability to work with people of various socio-economic status.

*Ability to work with volunteers.

*Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job.

*Must have working knowledge of dental software and Microsoft Office to be able to record patient information for charting and reporting purposes