Job Description:

Family Health La Clinica is excited to provide an entry level position to those who are serious about getting their start in the dental field. Dental assistants support dentists by providing chair side assistance, performing x-rays, setting up rooms, seating patients, preparing quotes of DSS, charting in dental record, and assisting to ensure patient needs are met in a professional & timely manner. If this is something you think you would excel at, we encourage you to apply today!The Dental Assistant is responsible for the following:Package and loads instruments/cassettes. Assists in recording patient histories and treatment information.Exposes and develop diagnostic dental x-rays.Performs routine equipment maintenance and dental operatory cleaning and preparation. Assures adequate inventory of necessary supplies and instruments are in their proper places in the operatory(s) and other areas of the clinic to support that day's work.May pours, trims, and polish stone models.Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs and provides postoperative instructions to patient as prescribed by Dentist.Maintain aseptic techniques.May apply topical fluoride to child's teeth as prescribed by the dentist, including plaque control techniques.Assist in communicating necessary treatment and fees and in arranging financial agreements with patients.Attends OSHA training sessions annually and adheres to OSHA requirements.May perform a variety of clinical skill sets including, but not limited to: X-ray proficiency, placing matrix band, placing rubber dams, placing topical anesthesia, N2O support, sealants, soft reline, cord packing, Denture/partial adjustments, temporary fills and fabricant and temporary cement for temporary crowns once provided the appropriate training.Other duties as assigned.What you will Need:High School Diploma or equivalent required.BLS certification due at time of hire. English required. Bilingual (Spanish) desirable. Ability to read & interpret documents, reports & correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups and/or individuals. Family Health La Clinica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer.