What is the role of a Dental Assistant at Asian Health Services?

The Dental Assistant position at Asian Health Services is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Medical field.

Where is this Dental Assistant job located?

San Leandro, California, 94577, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Dental Assistant role?

Full-time or part-time position

How can I apply for the Dental Assistant position at Asian Health Services?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Dental Assistant at Asian Health Services

Dental Assistant

Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 50,000 patients. Our approach to well-being focuses on “whole patient health” for all. We go beyond our clinic walls and invest in our community’s overall health. We know that income, housing, and environmental struggles lie at the heart of poor health. That’s why we also address food insecurity, youth leadership, and culturally competent care while working towards supporting safer streets and vibrant communities.

Location: Asian Health Services - Dental, Wellness, And Teaching Health Center

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Dental Supervisor RDA-Clinic Coordinator, Dentist, or Chief Dental Officer performs all duties of a Dental Assistant including assistance to the dentist and dental hygienist during a variety of treatment procedures, and other functions as legally allowed in the state of California.

Essential Job Functions

Setting up
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
Asking about or verifying when necessary a patient’s medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse.
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays).
Chairside assisting.
Providing patients with instructions for oral care following dental treatment procedures.
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (like tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling.
Provides routine post-operative instructions to patients.
Serving as infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment, and the patient’s area.
Keeping operatories stocked and sterile.
Maintaining dental equipment.
Taking impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
May apply non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents.
May remove post-extraction and periodontal dressings.
May place and remove elastic orthodontic separators.
May hold anterior matrices.
May remove sutures.
May apply topical fluoride after scaling and polishing by the Dentist, Hygienist, or Dental Supervisro RDA-Clinic Coordinator.
May place and remove rubber dams.
Other dental or chairside duties assigned by the supervisor.
Mouth mirror inspecting oral cavity to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth.
Placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings.
Prepare charts and records of patients and maintain patient records indicating the type of work performed.
Observe professional and ethical standards of the job.
Follow clinic protocols.
Comply with OSHA regulations.
Comply with AHS health and safety rules and procedures.
Comply with Human Resources requirements such as attending periodic in-service training, meeting annual health exam requirement, submitting proof of CME and license renewals, etc.
Assist in providing orientation to new employees including newly-employed front desk assistants, Dental Assistants, Registered Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dentist, etc.
Be willing to assist in other tasks as requested when appropriate and time allows.
Attend regular department meetings and organization-wide staff meetings.
Promote teamwork and a positive work environment in the department.
Participates in agency-wide quality improvement program processes and performance improvement teams to ensure excellence in the quality of services provided across the agency.

Minimum Qualifications

Must show proof of high school diploma
Minimum of one year paid professional dental assisting work experience
Fluency in English and Cantonese, Vietnamese or Mandarin.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Passage of Radiation Health and Safety examination
Passage of Infection Control examination
Valid X-Ray Certificate
Current CPR card

Benefits That Support You
We're committed to supporting our team's well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Acupuncture & Chiropractic coverage

Time Off

12 vacation days
12 sick days
12 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays (additional flexible days you can use anytime)

Financial & Retirement

403(b) with 3% employer contribution + up to 2% match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance

Additional Support

Commuter benefits
Long-Term Disability Insurance

Please note: We are not seeking support from staffing agencies at this time. Direct applicants only.

$30.09 - $31.66 an hour

Dental Assistant at Asian Health Services – San Leandro, California

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