Job description

Dental Assistant (Temporary)

SUMMARY:

• Demonstrate Christ-like behavior and attitude in all job duties and responsibilities.
• Assists dentists with patients.
• Coordinates recruitment and scheduling of volunteer dentists.
• Maintains dental supplies and equipment.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include: *

• Coordinate recruitment, orientation, and scheduling of volunteer dentists.
• Assists dentists with patients during clinic sessions.
• Provide dental hygiene education to patients in individual and/or group settings.
• Prepares dental room prior to clinic sessions.
• Enters patient information into the computer.
• Maintains proper specifications for equipment (e.g. conduct required autoclave tests).
• Maintains an adequate supply of all dental supplies and equipment.
• Clean and sterilize instruments in between patients and at the end of clinic sessions.
• Assists in networking with outside agencies to obtain dental services that cannot be provided at the clinic.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Must be CPR certified.

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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: *

• Current Dental Assistant certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of filing procedures and practices.

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LANGUAGE SKILLS: *

• Fluency in English is a must.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Other Details:

• Full-time, Regular Non-Exempt position.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 403B Retirement Plan with employer match.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we will consider candidates with criminal histories.

About Los Angeles Christian Health Centers:

Los Angeles Christian Health Centers opened in 1995 with a handful of staff but a big vision to render hope and healing through healthcare to the thousands of homeless and low-income residents living in Los Angeles County. Today, 120 staff members serve the County’s most vulnerable populations from our two full-time health centers in Skid Row and Boyle Heights. We also provide comprehensive medical care at our 10 part-time satellite clinics hosted by our community partners throughout Downtown Los Angeles and Watts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,600.00 - $53,944.00 per year

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