Quality Business Machines, LLC is hiring: Dental Assistant in Los...
Quality Business Machines, LLC - Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90079
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Description:
Title: Dental Assistant
Base Salary Range: $45,760- $47,840 plus benefits
FTE: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Assistant who wants to make a difference in our community. We want to hear from you if you thrive in a fast-paced, caring, and compassionate environment!
Our Mission: The Mission of South Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the diverse Community of inner city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive health care and education in a welcoming and multi-cultural environment.
General Summary: The Unlicensed Dental Assistant is under the supervision of a licensed dentist and is responsible for a wide range of tasks. The Unlicensed Dental Assistant will prepare patients for treatment or checkups, perform basic supportive dental procedures, set up instruments and equipment needed for procedures, and keep records. The ideal candidate will perform some of the following essential duties:
- Prepares patient, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, or assists dentist during dental procedures.
- Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
- Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calls for repairs when necessary.
- Records treatment information in patient records.
- Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
- Assists dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
- Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
- Orders and monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Qualifications And Certifications Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental assisting program in the United States required.
- Dental Assistant Certificate.
- Current BLS Certification required.
Experience:
- Must have 1 to 3 years of dental assistant experience.
- Training at an accredited dental assisting program.
- Must have a minimum of 0 to 2.5 years of Dental front and back-office experience.
Skills And Abilities:
- Bilingual, bi-literate English/Spanish preferred.
- Strong charting/documentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.
Top benefits or perks: As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you’ll enjoy competitive wages and generous benefits:
- Benefits: Health care, dental, life insurance.
- 403 (b) Retirement plan.
- Education Reimbursement.
- Career development: Entry-level employees have opportunities to work in management, HR, or other areas of the company.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Health Care Provider
Industries
- Business Supplies & Equipment