Dental Assistant I-II-III-IV (On call) - Part-time

Dental Assistant IIIIIIIV On call - Careers At La Clinica de La Raza div div div a href="https://laclinica.org/"/a /div div div pCareer Opportunities with/p pbr //p pLa Clínica de La Raza/p pemA great place to work./em/p div /div div /div div /div div /div div /div div /div /div /div div/div /div div/div /div div div/div div divCareers At La Clinica de La Raza/div div div /div div div pCurrent job opportunities are posted here as they become available./p pSubscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available./p div /div div /div div /div div /div div /div div /div /div div a/a a href="job-openings.php?search=true" Back To Openings /adiv/div/div /div /div /div div divp /p div /div div /div div /div div /div div /div div /div/div h2Dental Assistant I-II-III-IV (On call)/h2 bDepartment:/b Fruitvale Dental bLocation:/b Oakland, CAbr / bSalary:/b $26.04 - $39.43 Per Hourbr / bClassification:/b On-Callbr / bJob Function:/b Dentalbr / bBenefits :/b This is a non-benefited position br / divdiva href="https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=3483105source=3483105-CJB-0"START YOUR APPLICATION/a/divdiv/div/div divh3strongDental Assistants: Building Healthier Communities/strong/h3 pbr / strongWho we are:/strong La Cl�nica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care. As health care activists, we are dedicated to making sure individuals who do not have health coverage get the same level of quality healthcare as those who have it. From our genesis as a community health center in 1971, we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health. Many times, this requires that we go outside and provide services in other settings to build the bridge that links individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care. Over 90,000 individuals come to La Cl�nica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person, coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well-being. While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice, we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties.br / br / strongBe part of an excellent care team:/strong We are looking for Dental Assistants who want to serve as a valuable member of our care team by work alongside dentists in fourhanded dentistry. In our dental practice, you will be relied on for your superb technical skills to improve the quality and efficiency of our clinic while at the same time providing a human touch to the overall patient experience. Many people excel at one of these areas, but it takes someone with a special combination of skills and character to do both. To be successful, you need to enjoy interacting with all kinds of different people, to feel energized by a fast paced clinic environment, and remain cool under pressure even when serving a person who is upset, disrespectful or impatient. You should have a successful history of being responsible, reliable and capable of solving problems while being friendly and helpful in looking for ways to support other care team members.br / /p h3strongMajor Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to: /strong/h3 pstrongPatient Care/strong/p ul liManage patient flow to maximize patient access and service by ensuring dental exam rooms are adequately stocked and are ready for patients./li liPrepare patients for dental examination by taking and recording vital signs and medical/dental histories./li liHelp patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment/li liEffectively communicate request from patients to dentist or dental care team members./li liAssist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures such as taking dental x-rays./li liClean, sterilize, and maintain an adequate supply of functioning instruments and equipment./li liPrepare instruments, materials and medication for use in dental procedures./li liInstruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs./li liProvide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures./li liProvide prescription information to pharmacies, as directed by the dentist./li liRecord treatment information in patient records using Electronic Dental Records system./li /ul pstrongCommitment to Quality /strong/p ul liDemonstrate a commitment to excellent patient experience and quality outcomes in equal measure./li liCommunicate and work effectively with providers and other members of the dental care team to best serve patients. Contribute to a welcoming clinical space and healthy work environment through proactive relationship building, direct communication and sound judgment./li liEngaged participation in huddles, staff meetings, team building activities and assigned development opportunities. Continue your professional development through participation in educational opportunities/li liAdherence to La Cl�nica all ethical and professional standards, including La Cl�nica's policies and procedures./li /ul pstrongGeneral Office Duties/strong/p ul liPerform general office duties, such as scheduling appointments for patients, answering telephones, recording medical updates from the provider, or completing insurance forms./li liRegister patients, collect and post payments, prepare treatment estimates for review with patient, run, balance and close end of day reports./li liAssist patients with insurance forms./li liGreet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic in the appropriate electronic system./li liInventory stock, order, and verify receipt of dental, lab, or office supplies or equipment./li liKeep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs./li liOther duties as assigned by supervisor./li /ul pstrongKnowledge /strong/p ul liBasic dental assisting practices, terminology, and equipment used./li liDental office procedures including but not limited to scheduling, registration, treatment estimates and payment collection./li liWorking with modern computer applications and electronic health records./li liTechniques for cleaning and sterilization of dental equipment, exam rooms and patient treatment areas./li /ul pstrongAbilities/strong/p ul listrongPhysical:/strong ability to work in fourhanded dentistry and other job functions that involve continues movement./li listrongCommunication:/strong Bilingual proficiency. Use of clear and effective written and verbal communications skills using the English language with correct spelling and grammar. Able to follow oral/written instructions./li listrongInterpersonal Skills:/strong Able to work professionally and collaboratively a team member to support the quality/efficiency standards established for the clinic; ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion. Flexibility in accepting change gracefully./li listrongAdministrative Skills: /strong Ability to perform clerical duties in a methodical, independent and thorough manner with speed and accuracy with minimal supervision. work independently; exercise good judgment; make accurate mathematical computations;/li listrongAvailability:/strong Able to participate with other staff in Saturday and evening rotation./li /ul pstrongOther Qualifications/strong/p ul liHS/GED, X-Ray License, and 1-2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant./li liNon-Licensed DA: DAI (Completion of Dental Assistant Training Program preferred)./li liLicensed DA: ul liDA: DAII (RDA);/li liDAIII (RDA-Extended Function);/li liDAIV (RDA-Extended Function II)./li /ul /li liCertification for health clearances required of all healthcare professionals./li /ul pstrongSpecialized Additional Duties/strongbr / strongDA I:/strongbr / A dental assistant is expected to perform the following duties under the general supervision of a supervising licensed dentist:/p ol liExtra-oral duties or procedures specified by the supervising licensed dentist, provided that these duties or procedures meet the definition of a basic supportive procedure./li liOperate dental radiography equipment for the purpose of oral radiography and have a radiographic safety certificate./li liPerform intraoral and extraoral photography./li /ol pA dental assistant may perform the following duties under the direct supervision of a supervising licensed dentist:/p ol liApply nonaerosol and noncaustic topical agents./li liApply topical fluoride./li liTake intraoral impressions for all nonprosthodontic appliances./li liTake facebow transfers and bite registrations./li liPlace and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices./li liPlace, wedge, and remove matrices for restorative procedures./li liRemove postextraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising licensed dentist./li liPerform measurements for the purposes of orthodontic treatment./li liCure restorative or orthodontic materials in operative site with a light-curing device./li liExamine orthodontic appliances./li liPlace and remove orthodontic separators./li liRemove ligature ties and archwires./li liAfter adjustment by the dentist, examine and seat removable orthodontic appliances and deliver care instructions to the patient/li /ol pstrongDA II: /strongbr / A registered dental assistant may perform all of the following duties:/p ol liAll duties that a dental assistant is allowed to perform./li liMouth-mirror inspections of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth./li liApply and activate bleaching agents using a nonlaser light-curing device./li liUse of automated caries detection devices and materials to gather information for diagnosis by the dentist./li liObtain intraoral images for computer-aided design (CAD), milled restorations./li liPulp vitality testing and recording of findings./li liPlace bases, liners, and bonding agents./li liChemically prepare teeth for bonding./li liPlace, adjust, and finish direct provisional restorations./li liFabricate, adjust, cement, and remove indirect provisional restorations, including stainless steel crowns when used as a provisional restoration./li liPlace post-extraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising licensed dentist./li liPlace periodontal dressings./li liDry endodontically treated canals using absorbent paper points./li liAdjust dentures extra-orally./li liRemove excess cement from surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument./li liPolish coronal surfaces of the teeth./li liPlace ligature ties and archwires./li liRemove orthodontic bands./li liAll duties that the board may prescribe by regulation./li /ol pA registered dental assistant may only perform the following additional duties if he or she has completed a board-approved registered dental assistant educational program in those duties, or if he or she has provided evidence, satisfactory to the board, of having completed a board-approved course in those duties./p ol liRemove excess cement with an ultrasonic scaler from supragingival surfaces of teeth undergoing orthodontic treatment./li liThe allowable duties of an orthodontic assistant permitholder as specified in Section 1750.3. A registered dental assistant shall not be required to complete further instruction in the duties of placing ligature ties and archwires, removing orthodontic bands, and removing excess cement from tooth surfaces with a hand instrument./li liThe allowable duties of a dental sedation assistant permitholder as specified in Section 1750.5./li liThe application of pit and fissure sealants./li /ol pExcept as provided in Section 1777, the supervising licensed dentist shall be responsible for determining whether each authorized procedure performed by a registered dental assistant should be performed under general or direct supervision.br / br / strongDA III:/strongbr / All DA I II duties and in addition the following allowable duties:/p ol liCord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures./li liTake final impressions for permanent indirect restorations./li liFormulate indirect patterns for endodontic post and core castings./li liFit trial endodontic filling points./li liApply pit and fissure sealants./li liRemove excess cement from subgingival tooth surfaces with a hand instrument. - See more at: a href="http://codes.findlaw.com/ca/business-and-professions-code/bpc-sect-1753-6.html#sthash.HorFT6IS.dpuf"http://codes.findlaw.com/ca/business-and-professions-code/bpc-sect-1753-6.html#sthash.HorFT6IS.dpuf/a/li /ol pstrongDA IV:/strongbr / All DA I, DA II and DA III duties in addition to the following allowable duties:/p ol liConduct preliminary evaluation of the patient's oral health, including, but not limited to, charting, intraoral and extra-oral evaluation of soft tissue, classifying occlusion, and myofunctional evaluation./li liPerform oral health assessments in school-based, community health project settings under the direction of a dentist, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental hygienist in alternative practice./li liCord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures./li liSize and fit endodontic master points and accessory points./li liCement endodontic master points and accessory points./li liTake final impressions for permanent indirect restorations./li liTake final impressions for tooth-borne removable prosthesis./li liPolish and contour existing amalgam restorations./li liPlace, contour, finish, and adjust all direct restorations./li liAdjust and cement permanent indirect restorations./li liOther procedures authorize