Enable job alerts via email!

Mobile Dental Assistant

Central City Community Health Center

Monterey Park (CA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 62,000

Full time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

Job summary

A leading health center in Monterey Park is seeking a Mobile Dental Assistant to provide essential support in patient care. The role involves assisting dentists during procedures, managing patient flow, and maintaining a sterile environment. Ideal candidates should possess a valid CA license and CPR certification, with bilingual skills preferred. Join a dynamic team committed to providing excellent dental care and enjoy competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

Provides hands-on support to Dentists and completes prep work.
Assists during dental procedures and manages patient flow.
Maintains and sterilizes dental instruments.

Responsibilities

Seats patient and explains procedures.
Collects health history and vital signs.
Cleans and sterilizes all instruments.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Valid CA license

Current CPR/AED certification

Valid X-ray certificate

Join to apply for the Mobile Dental Assistant role at Central City Community Health Center

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Mobile Dental Assistant role at Central City Community Health Center

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Position: Dental Assistant

Reports to: Office Manager

Benefits: Full Time

Position Summary

Dental Assistants are responsible for providing hands-on support to Dentists and completing prep work so they can more efficiently care for patients. Their duties include completing intake paperwork and updating patient records, sterilizing and organizing dental tools and assisting during dental procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities

Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed
Collects and records patient's health history, takes and records vital signs
Follows proper infection control protocols for the practice
Provides active chairside assistance - transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry; anticipates the dentist's needs
Manages the patient during dental procedures
At the conclusion of the procedure, assists patients, clears operatories of instruments and other materials; follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patient
Cleans and sterilizes all instruments; helps to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards
Proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with dental department directive, center policy as well as state and federal regulations
Prepares, maintains and sterilizes dental instruments, supplies and equipment
Performs, monitors and records all sterilization activities
Maintains inventory/supplies and places orders
Helps to manage patient flow in clinic
Prepares dental materials-cements, amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc.
Takes and prepares radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following proper radiation safety precautions
Assists with dental charting as appropriate
Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies
Takes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards and custom tray
Performs laboratory procedures neatly and efficiently
Pours models, properly trim models, polish dental prostheses, make vac-u-press forms
Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facility
Monitors the flow of laboratory cases
Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes instruments
Routinely cleans, disinfects and restocks operatories
Scans reception room for patients and helps to manage patient flow
Maintains and inventories dental supplies and re-orders as necessary; tracks and verifies invoices
Performs miscellaneous duties within the Dental Program as assigned
Excellent telephone skills. Makes and receives calls consistent with dental matters, clinic business and patient care.
patient registration, cancelation and re-scheduling of appointments, using EMR system
Ability to drive a Mobile Dental Unit (No special license required)
An acceptable safe driving record per insurance standard
Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs
All duties as assigned.

Behavioral Qualities

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision
Responds constructively to pressure situations and time limits
Accepts and offers guidance and supervision as appropriate
Attends and participates in staff meetings to review team progress in meeting financial and productivity goals for the dental program
Professional, pleasant and effective representation of the organization
Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence
Adheres to office dress code and standards of behavior
Maintains patient confidentiality

Mental Demands

Tactful, Diplomatic, Empathetic
Communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, managers and other levels of personnel, in person and on the telephone.
Pay close attention to detail.
Organize and schedule work effectively.
Handle multiple tasks.
Work in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work involves exposure to unusual elements such as unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most the day
Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training
Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment
General medical office activities - walking, standing, sitting, talking, lifting, typing, etc.

Education/Licensure Requirements

Valid CA license
Current CPR/AED certification
Valid X-ray certificate
Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

REMARKS: Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time. In addition, the employer may consider whether the individual applying for or holding the position is qualified. There are two steps involved in this determination. The first concerns whether the applicant or current employee satisfies the prerequisites for the position. The second step involves whether the person can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

We offer a dynamic work environment with competitive salaries and benefits. Central City provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Central City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Central City Community Health Center by 2x

Get notified about new Dental Assistant jobs in Monterey Park, CA.

Dental Assistant - Los Angeles, CA - Full Time and Part Time Positions Available - New Grad and Experienced Welcome