Dental Assistant
Company: LifeLong Medical Care
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Choosing a career in community healthcare is highly rewarding. Come
join a dynamic and diverse team at LifeLong Medical Care as a
-Dental Assistant -working out of our Berkeley Dental Care site. -
- -The ideal candidate is professional, organized and possesses
excellent patient care skills. Primary responsibility is to ensure
the smooth flow of procedures performed by dental staff. Assists
dentist(s) in all phases of dentistry, including taking diagnostic
intra-oral x-rays and sterilizing instruments. -This is a full
time, benefit eligible position. -LifeLong Medical Care is a large,
multi-site, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a rich
history of providing innovative healthcare and social services to a
wonderfully diverse patient community. Our patient-centered health
home is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have over
15 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services
including psychosocial, referrals, chronic disease management,
dental, health education, home visits, and much, much more.
LifeLong Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly
encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual
and bicultural individuals and members of the lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be
discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national
origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical
condition. -BenefitsWe offer excellent benefits including: medical,
dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage),
generous leave benefits including nine paid holidays, Flexible
Spending Accounts, 403(b) retirement savings plan. -COVID-19
Vaccine PolicyIn accordance with LifeLong Medical Care's commitment
to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards,
we have adopted a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy to safeguard
the health of our employees and their families; our patients and
visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, that
vaccinations may reduce. This policy will comply with all
applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for
Disease Control and Order of the California State Public Health
Officer. Unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is
approved, all employees must receive COVID-19 -vaccinations.
Responsibilities:
-Performs basic supportive dental procedures as follows under the
general supervision of licensed dentist(s):Assists dentist(s) chair
side in all phases of dentistry.Manages patient behavior during
treatment.Operates dental radiographic equipment for the -purpose
of oral radiology; taking diagnostic quality x-rays, developing
-and mounting correctly as requested by the dentist(s) as often as
needed.Follows infection control protocols as specified -by
professional, state and federal standards. Uses appropriate
protective carriers.Assists patients with oral hygiene instructions
following dental procedures.Performs tasks with adherence to all
OSHA and -regulatory sterilization, infection control, and
protective barrier guidelines.Documents treatment and patient
information in -dental software program.Performs other duties when
assigned by the clinic -managerand dental director.
Qualifications:
Ability to assist dentist in all phases of -dentistry, and take
diagnostic intra-oral x-rays.Strong organizational, administrative
and -problem-solving skills, and ability to be flexible and
adaptive to change.Ability to effectively present information to
-others, including other employees, community partners and
vendors.Ability to seek direction/approval from on -essential
matters, yet work independently with little onsite supervision,
-using professional judgment and diplomacy.Work in a team-oriented
environment with a number of professionals with different work
styles and support needs.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and
written skills and ability to effectively work with people from
diverse backgrounds and be culturally sensitive.Conduct oneself in
external settings in a way -that reflects positively on LifeLong
Medical Care as an organization of professional, confident and
sensitive staff.Ability to see how one's work intersects with that
of other departments of LifeLong Medical Care and that of other
-partner organization.Make appropriate use of knowledge/
expertise/connections of other staff.Be creative and mature with a
"can do", proactive -attitude and an ability to continuously "scan"
the environment, identifying and taking advantage of opportunities
for improvement.Job RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED.
-Completion of certified Dental Assisting Training Program and
valid California Radiology License.Current CPR from AHA approved
organization.Knowledge of proper use of all dental materials and
dental equipment and ability to assist dentist.Proficient in
Microsoft office word, excel and outlook.Job Preferences - - - - -
- - - - - - - - -One year of relevant dental clinic
experience.Experience with dental software system.Experience
working with children.
Keywords: LifeLong Medical Care, Berkeley , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Berkeley, California
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