Mission City Community Network, Inc. is a non-profit organization of multiple clinics operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center. We are dedicated to serving low income families in the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles and San Bernardino areas. We are committed to providing high quality care in the following areas: Adult, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Dentistry, Health Education, and Mental Health.
Position/s: Registered Dental Assistant and/or Dental Assistant
Location: Los Angeles- Wilshire/Korea Town
Status: Part-Time 8-16hrs/wk (opportunity for Full-Time)
Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday 8a-5p
*willing to train in SFV-North Hills and cover as needed
(inquire within for further details)
The Registered Dental Assistant/DA performs duties such as: prepare the patient for the treatment, assist the dentist in performing their treatment to the patient in restorative dentistry or oral surgery, prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist’s use, take x-rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. May perform other related work to include, but not limited to, making appointments, answer the phones, ordering supplies and doing the dental billing.
Responsibilities:
- Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to operatory
- Assist the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair as required or directed by the dentist
- Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol
- Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
- Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the operator and assure completion of forms and signatures
- Assume the responsibility associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentist
- Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory
- Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments
- Other duties and responsibilities, deemed necessary by Dental Director and Dentists
- Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual English/Spanish, required
- Bilingual Korean, a plus
- High School Diploma/GED from a WASC accredited School.
- Completion of a Radiation Safety Course Coronal Polishing Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant Licensed by the State of California, preferred
- Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR policy.
- Minimum one (1) year experience in healthcare non-profit setting as a Registered Dental Assistant Ability to pass Basic Clerical Skills Test and Dental Hygienist Competency Test
Full time minimum of 30hrs/wk eligible for Benefits after 60 days of continuous employment. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Vacation, Sick, Holiday pay, and all other benefits mandated by law.
To Apply:
Fax Resume to (818) 895-3214 or e-mail to HR Dept (PDF or Word format only)
MCCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dental Assisting or RDA, chair side, sterilizing, x-ray: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
- Korean (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person