OLE Health is hiring: Dental Assistant in Napa
OLE Health, Napa, CA, United States, 94559
CommuniCare+OLE is a federally qualified health center with the mission to provide quality primary health care to the community. As part of the dental team, you work with a team of professionals (Medical provider, Nutritionist, Behavior health and other services) to help patients achieve overall health wellness. We provide comprehensive dental care to all ages with a focus on continuity of care. We strive for work life balance. A candidate who is flexible, a team player, and passionate about providing dental care is a good fit for our work culture.
Hours: Full time; Monday to Friday from 8am -5pm
Location: North Napa, CA
Pay Range: $25.19 to $30.79/hr
POSITION TITLE: Dental Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Dental
REPORTS TO: Dental Services Manager
SUPERVISION GIVEN: None
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
- 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
- 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
- 4% Employer Match for 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
- Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
- Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options
JOB SUMMARY: The Dental Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of duties in the dental clinic under the direct supervision of a dentist, primarily including chair side assisting duties, infection control, x-rays and dental treatment education to patients.
KNOWLEDGE OF WORK
Knowledge of all phases of four (4) handed Dental Assisting duties for endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, prosthodontics and restorative proceduresKnowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry; electronic health record system requiredKnowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Escorts patients to and from dental chair. Educates and instructs patients on issues pertaining to treatment as delegated by dentistPrepares tray set-up for dental procedures and provide diagnostic aids such as radiographs, medical and dental histories, and study modelsAssists dentist during treatment by handling dentist instruments and materialsRecords patient information and progress notes onto dental chart as directed by dentistCleans and disinfects operatory and sterilize instruments in accordance with department policy and OSHA guidelinesTakes digital x-rays as delegated by dentistMaintains inventory and order supplies as neededPerforms other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Previous Dental Assistant or related experience preferred.
- Must certify and remain current in CPR.
- Radiation Safety Certificate required.
- 8-hour Infection Control course required.
- Valid Driver's license required.
- Strong verbal and written communication required; Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service required; must have ability to handle difficult patients.
CommuniCare+OLE requires pre-employment drug-testing (4-panel drug-test includes: amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and PCP).