At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program, Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives. WHAT YOU'LL DO:The Dental... more details
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Join Elica’s mission and become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!
At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program, Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
The Dental Assistant (DA) will provide quality care and services to patients by assisting dentist(s) and other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties. Affect the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate and professional patient interactions, taking x-rays, assisting during patient visits. The Dental Assistant will be assigned to a primary location and will be required to travel to other local dental offices based on business needs.
BENEFITS:
Elica is proud to offer an exciting benefits package to qualifying full-time employees which can support your health, your family, and help you plan for the future.
Healthcare: Medical (Kaiser or Western Health Advantage), Dental, Vision
Company funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help pay for out-of-pocket costs related to medical coverage
FSA Plans: 2 options for Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
403B retirement savings account with up to 4% employer matching contribution and 100% immediate vesting.
Company paid basic Life and AD&D Insurance. (supplemental life and AD&D options available)
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Plan with five (5) free counseling visits, financial services, legal services, and a plethora of online resources.
Tuition Reimbursement program and CME/CEU program.
Learn more about Elica’s services and mission at our website or check us out on Facebook.
Requirements
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The successful candidate will be willing and able to:
Ensure all patients enjoy a positive experience, and are treated with care and compassion expected
Ensure all patient records and related documents are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and standards and best practices
Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes, and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as clinic policies and procedures
Develop favorable relationships with all patients. Instruct patients and their family members on general oral health care and/or information related to post-treatment care as appropriate
Establish favorable working relationships with all staff members associated with clinic operations, including dental receptionist, dental hygienists, dentists and related staff
Ensure patient health histories (dental and medical) are accurately documented according to standards and best practices for the dentist’s reference prior to examination
Take clinically diagnostic quality x-rays at the direction of the dentist and in alignment with standing orders, standards, and best practices
Assist dentist chair-side by organizing and preparing instruments for dentist’s use and assist as needed during procedures
Assist Dentists in proper documentation in patient medical records during exams and procedures
Cleans and sterilizes instruments in accordance with infection control procedures, standards and best practices
Travel to other local dental offices based on business needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The successful Candidate has:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of CA Dental Practice act course
Completion of an 8 Hour Infection control course
X-Ray (Radiation safety) certification or successful completion of a radiation safety course that satisfies the requirements outlined by the Dental Board of California.
Current BLS certified
Completion of a formal Dental Assisting program preferred
Additional Requirements:
Must have a current and valid California driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status* prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The work environment is characteristic of a dental clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Elica Health Centers is a healthcare facility that adheres to the mandates issued by the California Department of Public Health including the recent orders regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
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