Dental Assistant - Full Time

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Licenses

Sealant Certification

Registered Dental Assistant

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Certifications

Radiology Certification

Infection Control Certification

Coronal Polish Certificate
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Skills

Quality improvement
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Education

High school diploma or GED
Languages

Spanish

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Pay

$24.02 - $30.58 an hour
Job type

Full-time
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Fair chance
 
Location
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Job address
1563 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
 
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Commuter assistance
Loan forgiveness
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Retirement plan
 
Full job description
HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

The Integrated Care Center Clinic is a federally qualified health centers that provide primary care, behavioral health, addiction treatment, psychiatry, dental care, and more. We provide care to those most in need including those who are suffering from homelessness, mental illness, substance use, mental illness, and chronic medical conditions. We provide team based care in an integrated care setting. We are looking for a mission driven, service leader who works well in a team, has experience with managing and supporting staff, champions quality improvement, leads change, and is excited to innovate.

Benefits and perks:
HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
Training and professional development opportunities
Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.
Under the general supervision of a Dentist in a clinical setting, assists the dentist in providing dental treatment.
Key Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:
Assists in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants.
Prepares each operatory and patient for treatment.
Takes and prepares radiographs using digital technology.
Provides active chairside assistance to the Dentist and anticipates the provider’s needs.
At the conclusion of patient care, assists the patient, clears the work site and prepares for the next patient.
Monitors the flow of laboratory cases.
Monitors and records sterilization cycles.
Maintains and inventories supplies.
Helps to manage patient flow in clinic.
Follows proper infection control protocols for the practice and participates in the ongoing evaluation of Dental Program operations to assure the delivery of high-quality services that support the financial sustainability of the program.
Performance expectations—all Dental Assistants:
Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
Prepares the operatory for the patient visit.
Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed.
Collects and records patient health histories.
Drapes patient with protective linens and sets up instrument tray containing instruments, suction, gauze and other required supplies.
Prepares dental materials—cements, amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc.
Takes and prepares radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following proper radiation safety precautions.
Assists with dental charting as appropriate.
Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High School Diploma or GED
CPR/BLS certification
Radiology certificate (X-ray license)
Registered Dental Assistant certificate
Infection control course certificate
Additional, but not required:
Coronal Polishing certificate
Pit and Fissure Sealants certificate
Fluent Spanish language skills is highly desired
Covid-19 vaccine and booster is required for this position. Exemptions are not accepted.

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