Dental Assistant

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Established in 2023, Communi Care+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and Communi Care Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, Communi Care+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties.

It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday 2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement plan Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage Employer contribution for Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

The Dental Assistant (DA) will provide quality care and services to patients by assisting Dentists and other staff in a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The DA affects the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate, and professional patient interactions. The DA will assist in all dentistry procedures, take x-rays, clean and sterilize instruments, and prepare tray setups and materials.

This position requires the flexibility to travel from site to site if needed.

Communi Care+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.

Communi Care+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples,

people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of

all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.

*** The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason.

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Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Dental Assistant certificate preferred or 1-2 years of dental assisting preferred.

Experience/Lived

Experience:

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) language preferred.

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.

Computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

Electronic health record system experience required.

Special Skills/Training:
Current CPR certification required.

Must have proof of completion of a board-approved Radiation Safety, California Dental Practice Act, and 8-hour Infection Control course.

Drivers License Required.

1. Ability to perform all phases of four (4) handed dental assisting duties for preventative, restorative, endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, fixed and removable prosthodontics procedures for all ages.

2. Performs all permitted duties of a Dental Assistant as delegated by the dentist and allowed by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Dental Board of California and Regulations – Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 1085.

3. Uses appropriate PPE during sterilization, maintaining clean to dirty flow of sterilization to prevent contamination.

4. Escorts patients to the dental chair and prepares them for dental treatment. Ensuring patient has a great customer service experience.

5. Prepares tray set-up for dental procedures and follows rooming workflows accurately and efficiently.

6. Operates dental radiography equipment to obtain diagnostic oral radiography per provider recommendation if the dental assistant has complied with the requirements of Section 1656.

7. Collects…