Registered Dental Assistant

Company: St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Join our growing clinics, focused on giving back to the community, and meaningful work for you. We are a team-based collaborative community practice, with locations in Fullerton, Anaheim, and Orange. We believe that all should have access to high quality health and dental care, regardless of ability to pay. Join our team as we focus on welcoming patients and make going to the dentist a more routine part of care.St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers (affiliated with Providence St. Joseph Health) is seeking a full-time bilingual (Spanish/English) Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant to provide exemplar patient care and basic supportive dental procedures within the scope of a Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant. Responsible for cleaning, sterilization and packaging of instruments. Co-ordinates patient appointments, assists with patient registration & billing, maintains stats on patient visits & ethically handles cash transactions in the clinic. This position rotates between our clinics in Fullerton, Buena Park, Anaheim, and Orange, depending upon need.$18 - $26/hour, with incredible benefits!In addition to base salary, we offer the following benefits: Healthcare & Childcare Benefits : available first of the month following start date Medical (Blue Shield HMO & PPO)Dental (MetLife PPO)Vision (MetLife VSP PPO)FSA - Pre-tax benefit for health care expensesFSA Dependent Care - Pre-tax benefit to put toward childcare or other dependent expensesMental Health - Employee Assistance Program & Access to meditation resources through Blue Shield Paid Time Off: Approximately 25 days off per year, based upon time off accrued and full time hours Financial Wellness - Retirement & Investment: 401(k) (Vanguard) - eligible first of the month following 30 days, with company match after 1 year of serviceProfit-sharing Other Benefits: Pet InsuranceTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan Forgiveness through National Health Service Corps. St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected basis. Requirements Essential Duties: Welcomes patients to our clinicsAssists patients with questions, including scheduling, helping them complete formsCoordinates patient registration, payment, and billingSets up, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains dental instruments and equipmentAssists the dental provider through 4-handed dentistryProvides chairside assistancePerforms digital x-raysRecords patient visits, transactions, and other duties, utilizing EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and other software A successful Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant: Conducts all interactions with patients and fellow caregivers (staff) and vendors with dignity, compassion, justice, and excellenceValues the work we do, with a high regard for ethical practices, care, and patienceExemplifies warmth, patience, and calm, with an ability to problem-solve and keep patients at the forefront of careHas a collaborative approach, adapts to the changing nature of the work, and takes initiative in partnership with the teamValues professional growthIs able to use computer-based systems and software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and is proficient in utilizing and learning other software systems Education : Completion of a Dental Assisting Program (which includes 8 hours in infection control, course in the Dental Practice Act, Radiation Safety) Desired Experience: 6 months' experience as a Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant in a community-based clinic. License / Certification: Radiology CertificateCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS), accredited by AHA (American Heart Association)Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), optional Salary Description 18.00 - $26.00 / hour

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