The Dental Assistant's primary responsibility is to assist during treatment, to prepare the examination rooms for appointments, sterilize instruments, take radiographs, and ensure all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist. The Dental Assistant may also be responsible for greeting patients as they arrive, submitting billing details to the insurance company and scheduling the patient's next appointment before they leave the clinic. Additional duties and responsibilities are outlined below.
Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Taking dental radiographs (x-rays)
Charting patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
Ensuring that proper infection control protocol is followed and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
Providing patients with appropriate oral hygiene strategies/instructions to maintain good oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a computer
Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
Helping to provide patient care in all aspects of dentistry
Punctuality and Attendance: This is an essential job duty for CCCHC's employees given the impact on patients.
All duties as assigned.
Ability to perform skillfully and effectively the duties of a dental assistant
Work efficiently with individuals and follow oral and written instructions
Sound judgment, tact, discretion, and confidentiality are mandatory
Requires a professional, pleasant, and effective representation of the organization and its values
High school graduate
Proof of completing radiation safety course
Experience as a dental assistant is a plus
Certification as a dental assistant or registered dental assistant required
Certificate for coronal polishing recommended
Demonstrate knowledge of dental health subjects
Ability to complete forms/charts in an orderly and accurate fashion
Calm disposition and the ability to work easily with people
Ability to handle multiple tasks while also being tactful, diplomatic, and empathetic
Ability to organize, schedule work effectively, and work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, providers, managers and other levels of personnel, in person and/or on the telephone
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Ability to maintain composure under conditions of urgency and/or time constraint
Commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service
Central City Community Health Center offer a dynamic work environment with competitive salaries and benefits. Central City Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Central City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Dental Assistant • Los Angeles, CA, United States
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