East Valley Community Health Center

Dental Assistant

East Valley Community Health Center  •  $46k - $54k/yr  •  West Covina, CA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

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.

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:

  • Dental Assistant/CSR
  • 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.
  • Ensure a smooth patient flow by promptly checking in patients and communicating next steps with the patient and monitors dental patient flow.
  • Checks patient eligibility and assists patients with enrollment into additional programs, depending upon program qualifications.
  • Confirms and updates patient demographic information, insurance information and any additional required information in East Valley’s electronic management system.
  • Takes payments and complies with EVCHC cash handling process as outlined by the Finance Department.
  • Obtains required information from patients (i.e. photo I.D., insurance card, Medi-cal, Medicare, and/or Social Security card).
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Lead Dental Assistant.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Certificate from accredited dental assistant program, if certified
  • Proof of completion of a board-approved 8-hour infection control course ( Approved Infection Control Courses)
  • Successful completion of California Board of Dental Examiners-approved radiation safety course
  • 1-2 year's experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
  • Current BLS certification
  • Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.
  • Current knowledge of and ability to follow a full range of dental clinical procedures and protocols.

DOE: $23.00 - $27.16

East Valley offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plan. You will also enjoy work-life balance with paid time off and paid holidays throughout the year.

Please apply to this position with your current resume.

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.

East Valley Community Health Center

About East Valley Community Health Center

Our Mission

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.

Who We Are

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, dental and vision services to individuals across the East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Communities. We practice patient-centered care and strive to serve each patient with the care that meets their individual needs.

Who We Serve

Our service area is a large, diverse, complex and rapidly changing geographic area that is home to over 700,000 people and faces significant challenges in chronic disease, including diabetes, hypertension and asthma. The majority of our patients are the working poor, and 62% are uninsured. East Valley holds public and private contracts with many funding sources, which allow us to provide medical services at very low cost to qualifying individuals. East Valley is also affiliated with two local IPAs and holds managed care contracts with most health plans operating in California. Fees for our services are on a sliding scale, but no one is turned away because of inability to pay. East Valley accepts all public health insurance, such as Medi-Cal (also known as Medicaid), Medicare, and public programs such as My Health L.A. as well as private health insurance.

Most importantly, if you or your family are not covered by any health insurance plan, our certified enrollment counselors will help you apply for Covered CA, Medi-Cal, Medicare so you can be assured your that you are accessing the best coverage options for and your family. If you don’t qualify for health insurance we can assist you with public programs, such as My Health L.A. (MHLA) in accordance to their eligibility requirements.

East Valley is a medical home for people who cannot be seen or cared for anywhere else.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
West Covina, California
Year Founded
1970
Website
evchc.org
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