Dental Assistant - On Lok

Employment at On Lok

Join a team that is making a difference in the lives of seniors. On Lok’s mission is to provide quality services for seniors in our communities.

We value commitment, teamwork, and dedication to the well being of our seniors. On Lok offers a multi-cultural work environment, and competitive pay and benefits.
If you are interested in advancing your career in an environment that gives you the satisfaction of helping others and contributing to the community, apply below.

Diversity Statement

Your unique qualities will enrich and help promote innovative solutions. Be part of a team of individuals with diverse backgrounds to guarantee that our participants receive compassion, understanding, and the highest quality of care.

On Lok PACE

We are a non-profit committed to our participants.

Dedicated to The Care of Elders:

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) was developed to answer the many problems around caring for frail seniors. The PACE model is centered on the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in their community whenever possible.

Seniors, their family members, and caregivers face many issues, including transportation to appointments, management of medications, coordination of medical care from different specialists, lack of social interaction, and ability to stay alone at home. On Lok PACE participants receive in home care services and transportation to a On Lok PACE center for primary medical care, social and recreational activities, and other senior care services.

We understand the importance of a system that works together. Your expertise, drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare.

Join our team of leaders to begin a rewarding career!

POSITION SUMMARY:

A dental assistant is an individual who, without a license, may perform basic supportive dental procedures, as authorized by the Calif Board of Dentistry ( Section 1750.1), and by regulations adopted by the board, under the supervision of a licensed dentist. "Basic supportive dental procedures" are those procedures that have technically elementary characteristics, are completely reversible, and are unlikely to precipitate potentially hazardous conditions for the patient being treated.

The Unregistered Dental Assistant supports the Dentist to maintain the operation of the dental clinic in the center. The supervising licensed dentist shall be responsible for determining the competency of the dental assistant to perform the basic supportive dental procedures, as authorized by Section 1750.1.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with dental clinic set up, preparation and clean up in accordance to the Dental Board of California's "Minimum Standards for Infection Control".
• Assist dentist during procedures as directed (e.g. perform proper suctioning and instrument passing techniques).
• Monitor efficacy of autoclave. Do spore testing (biological monitoring) weekly and document results.
• Clean and sterilize all instruments, room surfaces, and dental equipment.
• Supports onboarding for others assuming duties for Unregistered Dental Assistant using manuals and formal training materials as a guide as appropriate.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities):

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year experience working with frail or elderly.
• The employer of a dental assistant shall be responsible for ensuring that the dental assistant who has been in continuous employment for 120 days or more, has already successfully completed, or successfully completes, all of the following within a year of the date of employment:
  •(1) A board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act.
  •(2) A board-approved 8 hour course in infection control.
  •(3) A course in basic life support offered by an instructor approved by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association, or any other course approved by the board as equivalent and that provides the student the opportunity to engage in hands-on simulated clinical scenarios.
• Must be flexible and have a positive attitude working across multiple settings to meet participant and organizational needs.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) required, bilingual ability may be required in specific assignments.
• First Aid/CPR certification

On Lok's Employee Benefits include (eligible for any regular position for 20 hr/wk or more):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Checks, MLA scholarships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance and additional discounts
• Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, and long-term disability insurance

Your final compensation offer will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and licenses/certifications. The pay range is expressed as an hourly rate regardless of FLSA status. Exempt positions are paid salaried and are not subject to overtime.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and state and federal laws (including federal PACE requirements at 42 CFR 460.64(a); 460.68(a), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

On Lok is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other terms, privileges or benefits of employment please contact Recruitment (recruitment@onlok.org).