Registered Dental Assistant - Full Time (ICC)

HealthRIGHT 360; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Dental Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves assisting dentists in providing high-quality dental care to underserved populations, ensuring a smooth patient experience in a fast-paced clinic environment. The ideal candidate will be mission-driven, possess strong teamwork skills, and be committed to maintaining the highest standards of care. With a focus on holistic and trauma-informed practices, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need while working alongside passionate colleagues. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

PTO

15 Paid Holidays

Commuter Benefits

Retirement Plans

Public Loan Forgiveness Programs

Training and Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and be a registered dental hygienist.
• Current CPR certification is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality dental care and treatment.
• Prepare patients and operatory for dental procedures.
• Maintain sterilization and inventory of dental supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control Protocols

Radiography

Dental Assistance

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant - Full Time (ICC)

1563 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA Req #217

Friday, October 11, 2024

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

The Integrated Care Center Clinic is a federally qualified health center that provides primary care, behavioral health, addiction treatment, psychiatry, dental care, and more. We provide care to those most in need including those who are suffering from homelessness, mental illness, substance use, and chronic medical conditions. We provide team-based care in an integrated care setting. We are looking for a mission-driven service leader who works well in a team, has experience with managing and supporting staff, champions quality improvement, leads change, and is excited to innovate.

Benefits and perks:

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission-driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

Job Overview

The HealthRIGHT 360 Integrated Care Center (ICC) provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to those who are suffering from homelessness, addiction, mental illness, and physical disease. We provide holistic care based on harm reduction and trauma-informed care models. We serve underserved and marginalized populations, including those who have a history of substance use disorder, have been incarcerated, are homeless, and may have co-occurring disorders. The ICC is a fast-paced clinic environment that strives to provide an ideal integrated care model that addresses the clients' health as well as psychosocial needs.

Under the general supervision of a Dentist in a clinical setting, assists the dentist in providing dental treatment.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants.
• Prepares each operatory and patient for treatment.
• Takes and prepares radiographs using digital technology.
• Provides active chairside assistance to the Dentist and anticipates the provider’s needs.
• At the conclusion of patient care, assists the patient, clears the work site, and prepares for the next patient.
• Monitors the flow of laboratory cases.
• Monitors and records sterilization cycles.
• Maintains and inventories supplies.
• Helps to manage patient flow in clinic.
• Follows proper infection control protocols for the practice and participates in the ongoing evaluation of Dental Program operations to assure the delivery of high-quality services that support the financial sustainability of the program.

Performance expectations—all Dental Assistants:

• Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares the operatory for the patient visit.
• Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed.
• Collects and records patient health histories.
• Drapes patient with protective linens and sets up instrument tray containing instruments, suction, gauze, and other required supplies.
• 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.

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registered dental hygienist (RDH) from an accredited program with a current license to practice in the state of California
• Current CPR certification.

Covid-19 vaccine and booster is required for this position. Exemptions are not accepted.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

1563 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA