Mission City Community Network, Inc. is a non-profit organization of multiple clinics operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center. We are dedicated to serving low income families in the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles and San Bernardino areas. We are committed to providing high quality care in the following areas: Adult, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Dentistry, Health Education, and Mental Health.
Position/s: Dental Assistant
Location: SFV Region (North Hills, Panorama City), assist in covering at Wilshire/KoreaTown
Status: Full-Time 40hrs/wk
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a-5p and Saturday 7:30a-4p
(inquire within for further details)
The Dental Assistant performs duties such as: prepare the patient for the treatment, assist the dentist in performing their treatment to the patient in restorative dentistry or oral surgery, prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist’s use, take x-rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. May perform other related work to include, but not limited to, making appointments, answer the phones, ordering supplies and doing the dental billing.
Responsibilities:
- Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to operatory
- Assist the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair as required or directed by the dentist
- Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol
- Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
- Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the operator and assure completion of forms and signatures
- Assume the responsibility associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentist
- Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory
- Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments
- Other duties and responsibilities, deemed necessary by Dental Director and Dentists
- Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual English/Spanish, required
- High School Diploma/GED from a WASC accredited School.
- Completion of a Radiation Safety Course Coronal Polishing Certification
- Must maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required
- Minimum one (1) year experience in healthcare non-profit setting and ability to pass Basic Clerical Skills Test and Dental Assistant Competency Test
Full-time status (30+hrs/wk) benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Vacation, Sick, Holiday pay, and all other benefits mandated by law.
MCCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are seeking compassionate professionals who are committed to patient-centered care and continuous learning. If you are ready to grow your career while making a difference, we encourage you to apply today.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting, chair side, sterilizing, x-ray: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
- Korean (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
