Dental Assistant II

Company Description:

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.

Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring equitable access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, language proficiency, sexual orientation, cultural background, living situation, or insurance coverage.

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of 1-2 years' of experience as a Dental Assistant with knowledge of dental principles and practices.

Certified by the State of California to take dental x-rays.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Ensures that each operatory is set up in a consistent and agreed-upon manner.

Works with dentists, hygienists and other assistants to ensure smooth and efficient patient flow through the dental clinic.

Ensures that all lab cases are ready and pulled for the following day.

Follow the established maintenance schedule for all dental equipment (including handpieces). Schedules service calls if repairs/maintenance are needed.

Provide chairside assisting as scheduled.

Maintain all clinical equipment and update documentation as required.

Assist dentists with examination and treatment of patients.

Report any incidents, clinic concerns, or changes to the Chief Dental Officer immediately.

May be required to perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Competencies:

Knowledge of dental materials, storage, handling, and applications.

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Ability to work creatively with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal results for the clinic's patients and provide an integrated delivery of healthcare.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.

Basic understanding of computers and software utilized in a dental care setting.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Ability to train others and adjust to different learning and communication styles.

Ability to effectively navigate and enter data into an EHR, and use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Maintains confidentiality within the workplace with all written and verbal communications pertaining to patients, staff, and community operations.

Benefits:

Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.

Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.

Partial educational reimbursement.

12 paid holidays.

Accrued paid time off with each pay period.

Employee discount programs.

Connect with Axis:

Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health

Annual Gratitude Report:https://issuu.com/axiscommunityhealth/docs/gratitudereport2024

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Work is normally performed in a typical clinic office work environment (and, in some cases, telecommuting sites). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position if the accommodation request does not cause an undue hardship.

Physical: Occasionally required to carry/lift/push/pull/move up to 20lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, reaching over the shoulder, reaching over the head, reaching outward, sitting, walking on various surfaces, standing, and bending. Occasional travel to other Axis health centers and other occasional travel will be required.

Equipment: Frequently required to use repetitive motion of hands and feet to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, copier, and other office equipment for extended periods.

Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and signage. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly, understand normal communication, and be understood. Must be able to see clearly and have the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they actually are.

Cognitive: Must be able to analyze the information being received, count accurately, concentrate and focus on the given task, summarize the information being received, accurately interpret written data, synthesize information from multiple sources, write summaries as needed, interpret written or verbal instructions, and recognize social or professional behavioral cues.

Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments. Rare exposure to dust and loud noises.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Axis Community Health is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please contact HR@axishealth.org for assistance.

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity.

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