Here at SNAHC, you are joining a team and company at a time of growth and transformation. You will love being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you are about healthcare and giving back to the community.
Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and the wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At SNAHC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $44,564.19-60,292.73

Position Summary:

Community Health Center in Downtown Sacramento is seeking Registered Dental Assistants that want to join our growing dental team. We are looking for RDA's to help enable our dental team to be more efficient by assisting with essential tasks related to patient care, assisting the dentists, and general dental office procedures. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to be part of a growing health center committed to enhancing quality of life by providing a culturally competent, holistic, and patient-centered continuum of care, we invite you to apply and become part of our team.

Essential Functions:

• Coronal polish, temporary crowns, and sealants.
• Seat and drape patients.
• Remove glasses and any prosthetic appliance the patient may have.
• Take blood pressure and record on chart.
• Explain plaque control to all new patients or those returning after long absences.
• Assist in insuring patient comfort and alleviating patient fears.
• Prepare operatory for patient reception and assure that it is as aseptic as possible for patient welfare.
• Position dental chair for proper patient reception and seating.
• Obtain materials and other necessary diagnostic and treatment items necessary for planned procedure.
• Have proper pre-set trays ready for anticipated procedure and work area organized for that procedure.
• Autoclave all instruments for next day.
• Prepare and ready anesthesia for dentist.
• Retract oral tissues to increase visual access into the oral cavity.
• Remove excess moisture from mouth by using hi-vac systems and/or air.
• Properly transfer instruments to dentist.
• Prepare and properly deliver any required restorative materials.
• Remove all instruments and prepare them for sterilization.
• Verify that correct dental procedure has been completed and signed by Dentist.
• Fill in day sheet with appropriate procedure.
• Compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements.
• After dental treatment, dentist or assistant will escort patient to receptionist with completed dental record in chart. Tell receptionist whether the patient will need another appointment or has completed treatment. If another appointment is needed, tell receptionist the procedure and the length of time required.
• Keep uninvolved people out of the operatories at all times.
• Keep a close watch on supplies and enter necessary items on order board.
• Assist the front desk staff and treatment coordinator with responding to referrals, patient follow up calls, answering phones, scheduling patients upon check in and check out, and other duties as the need may arise.
• Perform all opening, closing and maintenance procedures as described in sterilization and maintenance policies.
• Take impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.
• Pour impressions with the proper stone and box them for transport to dental laboratory and bring out to the receptionist.
• Trim orthodontic models.
• Mount x-ray properly.
• Ensures lab case forms are filled out and signed by correct provider.
• Work with multiple providers, as needed.
• Compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, sexual harassment, Scope of Practice, OSHA etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess current RDA license and Dental Assistant certification from an accredited school.
• Ability to chart visits comprehensively and complete E&M coding in compliance with dental coding standards.
• Must possess dental x-ray and coronal polish license.
• Must possess sealant certification.
• Must have current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a community dental clinic setting is preferred.
• At least 1-year of experience in the dental field
• Experience with Nextgen or other electronic dental record systems preferred.
• Experience with Dental billing
• Experience with Denti-Cal guidelines
• Care and compassion in working with low income, indigent, and/or substance abusing individuals; Skill in working with people of varied social, ethnic and economic backgrounds

Benefits:

• Supportive and creative work environment.
• Medical coverage offered with two of the region's highest quality providers.
• 403B plan with a 3% match after 90 days.
• 12 paid days off.
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with SNAHC policy. Applicants claiming Indian Preference are encouraged to submit verification of Indian certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition or physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other non-merit factors.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. abides by the mandates of the ADEA (protecting individuals 40 years and older) and considers age a non- merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.

Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA):Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. abides by the mandates of the ADA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, SNAHC will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Applicants and employees may request an accommodation of a physical or mental disability at any time in the application process or during employment

Note to Applicants: Please be advised that you may be asked to get a Department of Justice Fingerprinting clearance as a contingency for an offer of employment. Criminal clearances are obtained to protect the welfare and safety of clients receiving services at SNAHC.

As a condition of employment, all Sacramento Native American Health Center employees agree to a Covid-19 vaccination except where otherwise prohibited or where other legal exemption by law is allowed.

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Education

• High School or better in Other or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Coronal Polish License
• Registered Dent Asst
• Sealant Certification
• Dental X-Ray Cert

Skills

• Charting skills and E&M coding
• Communication Skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well