Registered Dental Assistant

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, United States JWCH Institute Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Mission of JWCH Institute, Wesley Health Centers is to improve the health status and well-being of under-served segments of the population of Los Angeles Area through the direct provision or coordination of health care, health education, services, and research.


Position Description:


The Registered Dental Assistant for the Mobil Unit is under the direct supervision of the Clinic Administrator / Designee. Within the regulatory scope of practice, the Registered Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the Mobil Unit Dentist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients at the Mobile Dental Unit. The Registered Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments, supplies, and for proper infection control of all areas involving patient care. Certain tasks may require the prior competency verification before performing.


Principal Responsibilities:

  1. Serves as dentists or dental hygienist’s chair-side assistant.
  2. Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist.
  3. Prepares operation procedures for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentist’s.
  4. Completion of dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law, as well as Dental Department directive’s and protocols.
  5. Performs independent procedures as delegated by the dentist in accordance with state regulation, law, and Department directive’s and protocols.
  6. Maintains all Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
  7. Maintains adequate operation supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
  8. Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the dentist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
  9. Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.
  10. Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directive’s and protocols.
  11. Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directives, clinic policy, as well as state and federal regulations.
  12. Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
  13. Maintains Dental Department compliance, relative to Infection Exposure Control, safety, and HIPPA as required by local, State, and Federal guidelines, Dental Department directives and protocols, and clinic policies and procedures.
  14. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  1. High School diploma or GED certificate
  2. Credentialed as a valid licensed Registered Dental Assistant with the following certifications: Coronal polishing/X-Rays Cert/Sealants Current CPR and First Aid certificate
  3. Previous experience in Mobil dental unit is preferred
  4. Current BLS certificate from the American Heart Association
  5. Two years’ experience in a dental clinic preferred.
  6. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  7. Valid CA Driver's License and clean driving record


*All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Employee Benefits:

JWCH Institute, Inc., offers competitive salaries for all positions. Employees working 30 hours per week or more are provided a monthly allowance which can be used towards medical, dental, and vision premiums. The agency offers sick leave and vacation accrual, 13 paid holidays, jury duty pay, mileage reimbursement, short term and long tern disability plans, life insurance policies, employee parking, direct deposit, credit union, and an employee assistance program. In addition JWCH offers a 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan to employees who work a minimum of 1,000 hours per service year.


Wesley Health Centers JWCH Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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