Charles Drew Health Center, Inc.
Position Summary
Supports dental care delivery by preparing the treatment room for patients following prescribed procedures and protocols. Welcomes, comforts, seats, and drapes patients. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area, positioning instruments for the dentist’s access, suctioning, and passing instruments. Assists in educating patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Position Duties & Responsibilities
Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Takes digital radiographs (via computer/sensors)
Asks about the patient’s medical history and takes blood pressure and pulse
Serves as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocols and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment in accordance with Joint Commission and OSHA standards
Follows Charles Drew Health Center’s HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Helps patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of restorations
Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling) under the supervision of a dentist
Takes impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
Performs office management tasks that often require the use of a computer
Communicates with patients (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, treatment follow‑up, and billing)
Communicates with Dental Office Administrator regarding inventory/ordering dental supplies and equipment maintenance
Helps to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including pediatric dentistry and oral surgery
Candidate should be flexible and willing to work at other locations as scheduled
Candidate should be available to work some evenings and weekends as scheduled
Other duties as assigned by Senior Dental Director or Dental Office Administrator
Position Requirements
Education: H.S. diploma or equivalency; graduate of an accredited dental assistant program preferred
Licensure: CPR & AED certification and certification in coronal polishing and radiology required or completion within 6 months of hire
Experience: Ability to chart, proficiency in reading and entering data in EDR, proficiency in basic computer skills, written dictation ability, customer service skills required, and preferred one year dental assisting experience
Language: English or bilingual
Hours of work: 30-40 hours per week; working hours may vary depending on organization and dental clinic needs
Travel: Flexible to travel to other Charles Drew dental clinic sites as needed
Extended work hours as needed or upon approval
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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Position Duties & Responsibilities
Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Takes digital radiographs (via computer/sensors)
Asks about the patient’s medical history and takes blood pressure and pulse
Serves as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocols and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment in accordance with Joint Commission and OSHA standards
Follows Charles Drew Health Center’s HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Helps patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of restorations
Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling) under the supervision of a dentist
Takes impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
Performs office management tasks that often require the use of a computer
Communicates with patients (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, treatment follow‑up, and billing)
Communicates with Dental Office Administrator regarding inventory/ordering dental supplies and equipment maintenance
Helps to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including pediatric dentistry and oral surgery
Candidate should be flexible and willing to work at other locations as scheduled
Candidate should be available to work some evenings and weekends as scheduled
Other duties as assigned by Senior Dental Director or Dental Office Administrator
Position Requirements
Education: H.S. diploma or equivalency; graduate of an accredited dental assistant program preferred
Licensure: CPR & AED certification and certification in coronal polishing and radiology required or completion within 6 months of hire
Experience: Ability to chart, proficiency in reading and entering data in EDR, proficiency in basic computer skills, written dictation ability, customer service skills required, and preferred one year dental assisting experience
Language: English or bilingual
Hours of work: 30-40 hours per week; working hours may vary depending on organization and dental clinic needs
Travel: Flexible to travel to other Charles Drew dental clinic sites as needed
Extended work hours as needed or upon approval
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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