Dental Assistant (Arleta)

Dental Assistant (Arleta)

Arleta Dental Clinic - Arleta, CA 91331

Overview

Salary Range $23.15 - $27.78 Hourly Position Type Full Time

Description

This position will assist the dentist and the dental hygienist in providing dental care to clinic patients.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• High level of professionalism, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining a necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to build productive working relationships.
• Ability to pleasantly and effectively represent the organization.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Graduate degree from an Accredited Dental Assisting program or CDA.
• 0 to 1 year of related experience.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE / LANGUAGE

• X-ray certified.
• Sealant certified.
• Must provide proof of required vaccinations by federal, state, and local funding sources.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Employees driving personal vehicles for El Proyecto business must provide El Proyecto proof of a valid driving license, and auto liability insurance.
• El Proyecto will reimburse employees for their mileage at the current rate set by the Internal Revenue Service. To receive mileage reimbursement, the employee must log their mileage and submit the mileage expense report to their Appropriate Administrator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking, talking, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 10 pounds; hand and wrist dexterity to utilize a computer.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER