Dental Assistant - South Napa

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$26.16/hr - $31.98/hr

Position Title Dental Assistant
Department Dental
Reports To Title Dental Back Office Supervisor
LOCATION: South Napa Campus
PAY RANGE: $26.16 to $31.98/ hr , depending on years of experience
SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

About Communi Care+OLE:
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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 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
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Experience: Previous Dental Assistant or related experience strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, Bilingual (English/Spanish) language preferred, Strong interpersonal and customer service skills 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Uses appropriate PPE during sterilization, maintaining clean to dirty flow of sterilization to prevent contamination.
• Escorts patients to the dental chair and prepares them for dental treatment.
• Prepares tray set-up for dental procedures and follows rooming workflows accurately and efficiently.
• Operates dental radiography equipment to obtain diagnostic oral radiography per provider recommendation.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and disinfects operatory instruments in accordance with department’s policy and OSHA guidelines.