Dental Assistant - SAC Health

Who We Are:

SAC Health empowers our patients and their families to live vibrant and healthy lives through culturally responsive, exceptional care. Patient-centered, whole-person care. Our unique, full scope, team-based approach is what makes SAC Health the provider of choice for patients.

Top-Tier Patient Satisfaction Scores | Largest Teaching Health Center FQHC | 11 Locations offering 44 Specialties | NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Level 3 Certified Multi-Site Approved for NHSC & NCLRP loan forgiveness programs - NHSC/Nurse Corps/Pediatric Specialty | HPSA Scores: Primary: 17 | Dental: 25 | Mental: 20

What We Are Looking For

The Dental Assistant supports the Dental Clinic. Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act (taking dental radiography and infection control prevention). Job responsibilities are to be done in a timely manner with quality and quantity results. Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule: 4 days per week, 10 hours per day, Tuesday - Friday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm | Location: San Bernardino, CA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DELIVERABLES

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Inquiring about patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse; Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth; Taking digital radiographs (x-ray); Taking impressions of patient's teeth for study casts (model of teeth).
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of restoration (filling).
• Educating patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling).
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient electronic dental records: Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results; Performing office management tasks that often require the use of compute
• Communicating with patients and suppliers/dental lab (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, ordering supplies and dental lab inquiry/correspondence)
• Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including oral surgery, pediatric dentistry; Assist provider on order management such as referrals to outside dental specialty.
• Ability to collaborate teach, support and function in a teaching organization that builds, coaches, and embraces interns and residency programs. Must demonstrate a passion for the team and have the ability to consistently work with rotating doctors, residents, and interns, while continuously building a trusting, safe, patient centered workplace.
• Demonstrate the ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity, work effectively and with individuals of different cultures and socioeconomic status, Passion for service.
• Other duties as outlined in the official job description.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Dental Terminology required. Graduate from ADA-accredited dental assisting program, dental assistant certificate required.
• Licensure/Certification: Current CPR, Compliance with state dental practice requirements: X-ray certification, 8-hour OSHA/Infection Control training. Valid CA Driver's License. Must have Hepatitis B series completed. As a requirement of this position, you must receive EPIC certification for the module you have been hired into.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience as a dental assistant required. Two (2) years preferred. Digital X-ray and Electronic Dental Record Knowledge required.
• Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to answer phones, communicate with patients and staff. Must be able to perform the everyday tasks (typing, assisting, walking, etc.) required of position.
• Interpersonal Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Must have excellent communications skills both orally and in writing. Must possess the ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including patients, community, and other staff. Must have strong conflict and problem resolutions skills.
• Essential Mental Abilities: Must be flexible to perform a variety of tasks. Must be well organized and a self-starter. Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Work Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visas.

EEO: SAC Health is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Full Benefits Package Effective on Your First Day!

Industry Leading PTO Accrual (accrued per pay period) | Sick Leave | Paid Holidays | Paid Jury Duty, Bereavement | SAC Health Covers approximately 85% of Team Member health premium costs (may vary w/benefit plan selection) | Retirement - up to 8% employer contribution | Continuing Education and Learning Benefits | Annual Mission Trip and much more!

Learn More About the Work We Do:

SAC Health's Mission: SAC Health's mission is to reflect the healing ministry & love of Jesus Christ through healthcare, education & partnerships that empower our communities to flourish.

SAC Health's Core Values: Quality Healthcare - Teamwork - Wholeness -Integrity - Compassion - Excellence - Humble Service - Respect