Dental Assistant Trainee

Overview Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all. Marin Community Clinics is offering a Dental Assisting Trainee Program. The accelerated program allows a Dental Assistant Trainee to received on-the-job training, in addition to completing coursework on infection control, dental terminology, and radiology. The Dental Assistant Trainee supports MCC'sDental team at all timesand focuses ondeliveringexcellent customer service to MCC’s patients. Responsibilities Successfully complete coursework in Dental Terminology, Infection Control, and Radiology. Successful completion of Sterilization and Dental Assisting skills checklist Assists the dentist during dental treatment using four-handed dentistry. Greets and welcomes patients and visitors to practice with excellent customer services. Escorts patients to treatment room, seats patients and has proper set-up for procedure ready. Informs Dentists when patient isready for treatment. Checks lab daily fornecessary equipment to treat patients. Checks operatory for necessary armaments for patient visits and prepares next day supplies. Monitors suppliesinventory and requests supplies as needed andstocktreatment rooms at all times. Complies with all OSHA requirements, Dental Board, infection control practicesand MCC policies. Preparesdental units for Dentists, stocks units, and ensuresthat unitsare cleanat all times. Oversees cleanliness of treatment room according to sterilization procedures. Disinfects treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations and infection control practices. Sterilizes all instruments and headpieces according to OSHA regulations and sterilization procedure. Organizes trays, instruments and treatment room drawers at all times. Follows office sterilization proceduresand completes logs as required. Uses appropriate electronic charting techniques for maintaining and updating dental records. Sees that patients’ records are stored securelyper HIPPA guidelines. Assists in the administration of the recall system. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Records preferred. Required Skills and Abilities : Ability to work in a fast paced Community Health Clinic environment. Bilingual skills (any language) a plus. Ability to multitask and follow directions. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and written in English. Must be able to remain focused at all time to properly support Dental Providers. Musthavelegible handwriting for notations. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work with children of all ages Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Fulfill immunization and fit-for-duty regulatory requirements. May be required to occasionally lift at least 20 – 25lbs. Prolonged standing, stooping and reaching. Pinch grip. Benefits: Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits. Marin Community Clinics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Min USD $23.00/Hr. Max #J-18808-Ljbffr Marin Community Clinics