Under the direction of the Dental Clinic Coordinator or Assistant Director, the Dental Assistant assists team members to maintain an efficient functioning Dental Department. At this level, the dental assistant performs with prompting and guidance from the Dental provider, and is actively developing skills and competencies. As a Dental Assistant for Family Health Centers of San Diego, you embrace a spirit of service to provide caring, affordable, high quality healthcare and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low income and medically underserved persons. You thrive on the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment with many chronically ill patients, knowing you are making a difference in your community every day. You enjoy partnering with and supporting the dental team to provide excellence in dental services to every patient.

Job Description

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Dental Assistant to assists team members in maintaining an efficient functioning Dental Department. At this level, the DA performs with prompting and guidance from the Dental provider, and is actively developing skills and competencies. You enjoy partnering with and supporting the dental team to provide excellence in dental services to every patient.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately charts diagnosis of providers, assisting the front office as needed with charts, recalls, billing, x-rays and filing.
• Assists both dentist and hygienist chair side as needed. Provides accurate translation of communication of treatment and information between patients and providers.
• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.
• Maintains instruments and equipment, sterilization, tray set-ups, unit stocking-preparations to facilitate efficiency, quality care with patient, and provider satisfaction. Maintains equipment including x-ray equipment, sterilizers, vacuum system dental units, and hand pieces. Uses resources efficiently; practices in a cost-effective manner.
• Performs DA duties, including instrument processing and sterilization. Takes x-rays that are of good diagnostic quality, acceptable to providers and 3rd party payers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited program for dental assistants or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Dental x-ray Certificate.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS) certification required.
• 1 year experience as a dental assistant preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English may be required depending on assignment.

Rewards:

• Job type: Regular Full Time
• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

FHCSD was founded by community activists working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Spring Valley, CA 91977: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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