Registered Dental Assistant

East Valley Community Health Center; Pomona (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community health center where you will play a vital role in providing exceptional dental care. As a Dental Assistant, you will assist dentists in various procedures, ensuring a smooth and safe environment for patients. Your responsibilities will include preparing equipment, taking radiographs, and managing patient records. This position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the health of the community while working in a supportive environment that values high-quality service and integrity. If you have a passion for dental health and patient care, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to enhance well-being.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Dental Assistant license in good standing is required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in dental assisting.
• Knowledge of dental clinical procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepares and sterilizes dental equipment and supplies.
• Maintains dental records and assists with patient administration.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiation safety

Patient evaluation

Inventory control

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Interviewing skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered Dental Assistant license

CPR certification

Radiation safety course completion

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

East Valley Community Health Center | Pomona , CA 91766

East Valley Community Health Center's mission is to provide access to excellent health care while engaging and empowering our patients, employees and partners to improve their well-being and the health of our communities.

Core Values

• High Quality Services: We will provide quality services that meet the needs of our patients. We will pursue continuous improvement in everything we do.
• Excellent Customer Service: We are committed to being the preferred provider of health services in the areas we serve.
• Integrity: We will be honest and responsible in dealing with patients and coworkers and the communities where we serve.
• Accountability: We are accountable, individually and in teams, for our actions and results.
• Safe Environment: We will work in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of all individuals.
• Profitability/Fiscal Responsibility: We are dedicated to earning financial returns that will enable us to grow and enhance our value to our communities.

In addition to your position description, please ensure you are familiar with EVCHC's Human Resources Policies and Procedures and the Corporate Compliance Guide which cover common policies and expectations applicable to all EVCHC employees.

Position Purpose

Under general supervision of the Lead Dental Assistant and Dentist, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to a full-range dental services operation. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol and procedures, policies, standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities.

Major Position Responsibilities and Functions

• Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of dental procedures.
• Prepares, sterilizes, and organizes dental supply and dental equipment according to OSHA and Clinic Standard.
• Sets-up trays for procedures.
• Takes radiographs as directed by dentist (only assistants who have completed courses on radiation safety).
• Develops and processes dental radiographs in accordance with provider order.
• Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocol.
• Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies.
• Interacts with and processes dental clinic patients.
• Performs telephone triage and conducts patient interviews.
• Creates and maintains dental records in accordance with established protocol and procedure.
• Assists in monthly reporting and quality improvement activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Lead Dental Assistant.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Registered Dental Assistant license in good standing.
• Successful completion of California Board of Dental Examiners-approved radiation safety course.
• 1-2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current knowledge of and ability to follow a full range of dental clinical procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services.
• Knowledge of ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment.
• Interviewing skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of dental equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards.
• Four-handed dental assisting technique.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.
• Ability to develop and process dental radiographs.

Working Conditions/Physical/Mental Abilities and Processes:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Work requires periods of standing, sitting, lifting, turning, twisting, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, speaking, hearing, seeing and ability to articulate clearly, use of hands to finger, reaching with hands and arms.
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, and bend in order to speak to patients.
• Ability to write notes, treatment plan comments, track records and reports.
• Ability to work productively in a small office space used by multiple employees.
• Ability to respond appropriately to staff and patients with regard to their medical needs; must communicate patient complaints to providers and issue final instruction and patient education as directed by the medical provider.

Pay DOE

$25-$29.52/hr.

Disclaimer: This position description indicates in general terms the type and level of work performed, and responsibilities held by the employee(s) occupying this position. Duties described are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.