Dental Assistant – West Fairfield

Overview

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES(does this position have direct reports):
No

NO

PAY RANGE: $26.16 to $31.98/hr, depending onyears of experience

SCHEDULE:

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Established in 2023,Communi Care+OLEis the result of a union of two health centers with adeep rootsin 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+OLEis 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 enrollmentassistanceto 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.

• 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.

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

*** 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, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/TRAINING

• Education:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience/Lived
  
  Experience:
• Previous Dental Assistant or related experience strongly preferred .
• Strong verbal and written communication skills .
• 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.