Clínica Romero is hiring: Dental Assistant in Los Angeles

Position Title: Dental Assistant Department: Dental Position Reports to: Dental Manager Position Summary: To assist in the coordination and operation of the Dental Clinic sessions under the direct supervision of the Dental Director and Dental Supervisor, to ensure the delivery of quality services to the patients. Adhere to Clinica Romero’s mission and core values: Compassion, Commitment to Service, Respect, and Integrity; and comply with all policies and procedures of the organization. Responsibilities: Works in conjunction with Dental Supervisor and Dental Director providing quality care to patients. Schedule patients for dental clinics. Assist in coordinating patient flow. Answer telephones, provide information and appointments to callers. Ensure that the dental department is properly stocked and cleaned. Record in sterilizing log every time instruments are sterilized, record daily suction lines, water lines, chairside trap logs. Report to Dental Manager when autoclave is not working properly or when positive spore test is received. Clean, sterilize and assemble instruments, supplies and equipment required during specific dental procedures. Prepare patients for oral surgery and other dental treatments, assist in dental treatment of patients, providing dentist with instruments and equipment necessary during treatment. Take vital signs on patients when necessary. Take digital oral x-rays used in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Record treatment results on patient’s dental record; instruct patients in the care of teeth; provide instructional materials as required. Learn and use current MIS system. Perform clerical duties as assigned; provide dental front office coverage as assigned. Verify patient insurance coverages through various web portals to ensure appropriate patient eligibility prior to scheduling appointments for new and established patients. Daily use of text messaging app, WELL Health or other technological platforms; responsible for monitoring all incoming messages to the dental department including responding timely to any appointment requests, closing patient channels if no follow-up is required, and pinning other departments to messages depending on the request made by the patient. Qualifications/Requirements: Dental Assistant Diploma and X-Ray certification required. CPR certification. Proficient computer skills. Bilingual English/Spanish. Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a busy environment. Customer service skills: communication, empathy, patience, and technical knowledge. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; work without close supervision, detail-oriented and well organized. #J-18808-Ljbffr