Dental Assistant - North Napa Job at Communicare+OLE in Napa

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Base pay range

$26.16/hr - $31.98/hr

Position Title
Dental Assistant
Department
Dental
Reports To Title
Dental Back Office Supervisor

LOCATION: North Napa Campus
PAY RANGE: $26.16 to $31.98/ hr , depending on years of experience
SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

About CommuniCare+OLE
Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• 2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

Job Summary/Overview

The Dental Assistant (DA) will provide quality care and services to patients by assisting Dentists and other staff in a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience/Lived Experience: Previous Dental Assistant or related experience strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
• Electronic health record system experience required.
• Special Skills/Training: Current CPR certification required.
• Must have proof of completion of a board-approved Radiation Safety, California Dental Practice Act, and 8-hour Infection Control course.
• Drivers License Required.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Ability to perform all phases of four (4) handed dental assisting duties for preventative, restorative, endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, fixed and removable prosthodontics procedures for all ages.

Performs all permitted duties of a Dental Assistant as delegated by the dentist and allowed by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Dental Board of California and Regulations.

Uses appropriate PPE during sterilization, maintaining clean to dirty flow of sterilization to prevent contamination.

Escorts patients to the dental chair and prepares them for dental treatment.

Prepares tray set-up for dental procedures and follows rooming workflows accurately and efficiently.

Operates dental radiography equipment to obtain diagnostic oral radiography per provider recommendation.

Cleans, sterilizes, and disinfects operatory instruments in accordance with department’s policy and OSHA guidelines.

Supports incoming and outgoing lab cases with well documentation to ensure effective patient flow.

Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with department policy and HIPPA guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.

CommuniCare+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.