Dental Assistant

Apply Description Your role: As a Certified Dental Assistant, you should be reliable and be able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have a knowledge of relevant health and safety rules. The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. A Dental Assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills and works cooperatively with other dental staff. Potential to become a permanent employee. Benefits: 4 weeks and 2 days PTO accrual for 12 months (including sick-time) CEU and License Renewal reimbursement Professional development/tuition reimbursement 10 paid holidays Annual bonuses Annual raises Medical, Vision, Health, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD 401k with company matching Please check out our website for more information about the exciting work we do! http://www.avhc.org/ Job Type: Temporary, full-time Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour Schedule: 10 hour shift 4x10 Work Location: In person Requirements Core Responsibilities: Ability and experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse and underserved populations, work with migrant and seasonal farm workers as well as Spanish Speaking is a plus Interest in team-based care and demonstrating leadership and initiative in clinical quality improvement practices High degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patients as we are a small team and community Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination Sterilize dental instruments properly Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques) Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures Take X-rays Maintain documentation and charts on each patient Monitor supplies Minimum Requirements: Valid RDA license(preferred) Valid X-ray license(preferred) 1 year experience (preferred) Knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA) Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment Outstanding communication skills A patient and friendly demeanor Attention to detail Nice to have: Bilingual in Spanish Experience with Electronic Health Records Salary Description $21.00 to $24.00 per hour