Founded in 1970, East Valley Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) who's services include providing personalized, affordable, high-quality medical, dental, vision and behavioral health care through a community-based network within the East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Communities. Our staff practices patient-centered care by serving each patient with a personalized care plan that meets their individual needs. Our patients have access to support services that include, nutrition, health education, case management, pharmacy, lab, and x-ray at our health center locations. East Valley serves the health care needs of uninsured and underserved individuals and families throughout our 8 health center locations.
Our 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.
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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.

• Under the appropriate level of supervision of the Dentist when providing clinical and chair-side supportive dental procedures.

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 Standards.
• Maintain housekeeping records.
• 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 orders.
• Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
• Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies.
• Interacts with and processes dental clinic patients.
• Performs telephone triage and conducts patient interviews.
• Maintains dental laboratory slips.
• Creates and maintains dental records in accordance with established protocol and procedures.
• 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
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Current knowledge of and ability to follow a full range of dental clinical procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulation 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.

Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.
EOE is the Law. It is the stated policy of EVCHC to conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

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