Four-Hand Dental Assistant — Patient Care & X-Rays

SACRAMENTO NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH CENTER INC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. is seeking a dental assistant to support four-handed dentistry, assist dentists during procedures, and ensure smooth operatory operation at our Sacramento clinic.

Responsibilities include patient welcome, charting, taking BP, PPE prep, X-ray procedures, and maintaining EHR entries while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA. Requires X-ray certification, CPR, and infection control credentials; bilingual candidates encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dental x-ray Certification and experience.
• 8 hr. Infection Control Certification.
• Dental Practice Act Certification.
• Current CPR.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the dental office.
• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take blood pressure and record it on the chart.
• Help prepare operatory for patients following PPE guidelines.
• Maintain a safe environment in the operatory.
• Transcribe documentation in EHR as directed by the provider.
• Practice four-handed dentistry.
• Lab case organization for assigned providers.
• Assist the front desk staff with referrals, scheduling, and patient follow-up actions.

Skills

NextGen experience

Dental billing

Denti-Cal guidelines

FQHC experience

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental x-ray Certification

8 hr Infection Control Certification

Dental Practice Act Certification

Current CPR

Job description

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. is seeking a dental assistant to support four-handed dentistry, assist dentists during procedures, and ensure smooth operatory operation at our Sacramento clinic.

Responsibilities include patient welcome, charting, taking BP, PPE prep, X-ray procedures, and maintaining EHR entries while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA. Requires X-ray certification, CPR, and infection control credentials; bilingual candidates encouraged.