Dental Assistant

Overview

“To enhance the quality of life for men, women and children in the greater Los Angeles area through the provision of high quality, accessible and affordable healthcare services.”

We offer fantastic benefits, competitive pay, and a great family-oriented environment!

We offer:

• Medical Benefits – FHCCGLA pays 100% of employee’s Kaiser;
  Anthem Blue Cross;
  Health Net; and United Health Care coverage (HMO Plan) subject to change during open enrollment.
• 403 B – Through Mutual of America, the company matches up to 5% of employee’s salary.
• Dental Benefit – Met Life Only (HMO/PPO Plan).
• 11 Holidays Observed.
• 2 Floating Holidays
• Vision Benefit – Met Life Plan.
• 1 Birthday Holiday
• Life Insurance – Accidental Death & Dismemberment; and Long-term Disability.
• 7 Paid Sick Leave – 56 hours Full-Time
• Paid Sick Leave – 40, Part-Time and Per-Diem
• Employee Assistance Program
• 2 weeks’ Vacation
• AFLAC Benefits

This would be a great opportunity to make a difference with you onboard!

POSITION TITLE: Dental Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Dental

REPORTS TO: Dentist

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Dental Assistant performs duties such as: prepare the patient for the treatment, assist the dentist in performing treatment for the patient in restorative dentistry or oral surgery, prepare materials and equipment for treatment and for the dentist’s use, take x-rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. May perform other related work to include, but not limited to, making appointments, answer the phone, and ordering/restocking supplies.

• Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the triage area to record patient’s vital signs.
• Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist.
• Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol.
• Maintains a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
• Reviews the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the operator and assure completion of forms and signatures.
• Assumes the responsibility associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentist.
• Familiarizes the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed.
• Stocks operatories and maintains clinical supply inventory.
• Reviews daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Assists in front office procedures if time allows or need is determined by the Dental Director or Dentist.
• Supervises preventive maintenance of dental equipment.
• Undertakes continuous self‑improvement, attending applicable training, seminars, in‑services and educational classes to maintain skills competency and current knowledge for standard of care and effective practices.
• Responsible for following all agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies and practices.
• Serves as supply liaison. Communicates with purchasing department and vendors to assure prompt receipt of all orders.
• Identifies, initiates and implements measures to deliver high quality care to patients and improve services.
• Responds efficiently and timely to all patient and provider staff needs and inquiries.
• Ensures excellent customer service to all FHCCGLA patients.
• Works with the operations managers to manage patient scheduling and flow to address bottlenecks, scheduling issues, etc.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance by maintaining strict confidentiality of all patient data and E.H.R./Practice Management System (PMS) according to regulations and FHCCGLA’s P&P’s.
• Attends the following meetings/trainings:
  • Mandatory Quarterly Staff Meeting/Trainings – Quarterly (Jan., Apr., Jul. & Oct.)
  • Other pertinent meetings – As scheduled.
• Remains informed of:
  • Current legal and regulatory changes related to scope of practice.
  • Specific programs/payors, insurances accepted, and services being offered at FHCCGLA.
  • All applicable Policies & Procedures.
• Promotes and believes in NHSI mission statement “Health for All”.
• Ability to relate…