South Central Family Health Center
Dental Assistant Job at South Central Family Health Center in Los Angeles
South Central Family Health Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90079
Overview
Dental Assistant role at South Central Family Health Center. Base Salary Range: $45,760 - $47,840 per year plus benefits. FTE: Full-time, Non-Exempt.
Responsibilities
- 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
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program 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 0 to 2.5 years of dental front and back-office experience
Skills and Abilities
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Strong charting/documentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
- Effective communication in English (verbal and written)
Benefits
- Health care, dental, and life insurance
- 403(b) Retirement plan
- Education reimbursement
- Career development opportunities (entry-level paths to management, HR, or other areas)
Job Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Health Care Provider
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care