What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at East Valley Institute of Technology?
Founded in 1970, East Valley Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) who's services include providing personalized, affordable, high-quality medical, dental, vision and behavioral health care through a community-based network within the East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Communities. Our staff practices patient-centered care by serving each patient with a personalized care plan that meets their individual needs. Our patients have access to support services that include, nutrition, health education, case management, pharmacy, lab, and x-ray at our health center locations. East Valley serves the health care needs of uninsured and underserved individuals and families throughout our 8 health center locations.
Our mission is to provide access to excellent health care while engaging and empowering our patients, employees, and partners to improve their well-being and the health of our communities.
Essential Position Functions and Duties :
- Under the appropriate level of supervision of the Dentist when providing clinical and chair-side supportive dental procedures.
- Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of dental procedures.
- Prepares, sterilizes, and organizes dental supply and dental equipment according to OSHA and Clinic Standards.
- Maintain housekeeping records.
- Sets-up trays for procedures.
- Takes radiographs as directed by dentist (only assistants who have completed courses on radiation safety).
- Develops and processes dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders.
- Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
- Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies.
- Interacts with and processes dental clinic patients.
- Performs telephone triage and conducts patient interviews.
- Maintains dental laboratory slips.
- Creates and maintains dental records in accordance with established protocol and procedures.
- Assists in monthly reporting and quality improvement activities.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Lead Dental Assistant.
Position Requirements and Qualifications :
Working Conditions / Physical / Mental Abilities and Processes :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
DOE : $23.00 - $27.16
East Valley offers a competitive salary, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plan. You will also enjoy a work-life balance with paid time off and holidays throughout the year.
Please apply to this position with your current resume.
Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.
EOE is the Law. It is the stated policy of EVCHC to conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
Salary : $23 - $27
