Dental Assistant Floater

St. John's Community Health; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Indio, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant Floater. The role involves assisting dentists with patient care, performing clerical tasks, and ensuring a comfortable environment for patients. Ideal candidates will have strong documentation skills, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and possess relevant certifications. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Free Medical, Dental & Vision

13 Paid Holidays + PTO

403 (B) retirement match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Continued workforce development & training

Qualifications

• Two years experience in the field required.
• Maintaining individual certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed dentist with patient care and clerical functions.
• Prepare patients for treatment and maintain a clean environment.
• Complete x-rays and instruct patients on care.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong charting/documentation skills

Proficient Microsoft Office

Education

High School

DA Assistant School

Tools

EHR - Electronic Health Record

PMS - Practice Management System

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Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Perform fundamental duties assisting a licensed dentist, perform clerical functions of a dental office; perform related work. Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties in dental offices. They prepare patients for treatment, assure that dental records and instruments are ready for the dentist to use, serve as the dentist assistant at chair-side and keep patients comfortable and relaxed. Dental Assistant also prepares and takes X-rays, processes films, sterilizes instruments and equipment, and instructs patients in post-treatment care.

Benefits:

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision
• 13 Paid Holidays + PTO
• 403 (B) retirement match
• Life Insurance, EAP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SEIU Union
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continued workforce development & training
• Succession plans & growth within
  
  

Qualifications/Licensure:

• High School
• DA Assistant School
• Two years experience field
• Strong charting/documentation skills.
• OJT accredited
• Bilingual English/Spanish (Required)
• Proficient Microsoft Office and Excel (familiarity with medical terminology).
• EHR- Electronic Health Record (Preferred)
• PMS- Practice Management System (Preferred)
  
  

Licensure/Certification :

• Dental Assisting School, OSHA Certification, CPR License, X-ray Radiation License
• Employees are responsible for maintaining individual certifications as required by job function or by law and provide verification and recertification when requested by management.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep our patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual concerns, and promoting the good qualities of your doctor.
• Maintain a clean, sterile and cheerful environment where our patients feel comfortable, prepare them treatment, and assist the doctors – thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment.
• Obtain dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history and care slips). Ensure that the health history is updated for all returning patients.
• Escort patients to/from the front desk, and introduce them to the exit clerk.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures, and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed.
• Complete x-rays for adults and Pedo (children) patients as appropriate.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Prepare materials for making impressions and restorations.
• Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policy FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices.
• Maintain all logs required for St. John’s Dental equipment, in compliance with prescribed audit tools.
• Maintain monthly check of Emergency medical kit, Oxygen tanks and oxygen masks (adult and children).
• Maintain adequate inventory of Dental supplies.
• Place orders for Dental supplies in accordance to St. John’s purchase protocols.
• Demonstrates oral hygiene care procedure and techniques.
• Hand instruments and materials to dentists, and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
• Record patient charting and all doctor notes on treatment record. Ensure the doctor signs treatment record consents and healthy history.
• Act in accordance with those set forth as per the applicable State’s Dental Auxiliaries.
• Clean each operatory in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines.
• Maintains strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations, (e.g., OSHS, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) inputting prescriptions and patients chart.
• Practice Management System (PMS) Registration, Scheduling and Billing.
• Must be able to cope in a “fast pace” environment.
  
  

St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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