Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantPerforms those duties that assist the Dental Director, Dentists, and Dental Hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Performs duties in the field of reception, chairside assisting, inventory, and records.We offer:Starting $21 to $26.50 per hourMonday to Friday – 8 am to 5 pmComprehensive Benefits Package includes:Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)Dental PPO planVisionGenerous vacation accrual10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per yearDefined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.Flexible Spending AccountsBasic Life and AD&DSupplemental Life and AD&DShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityAccident & Critical Illness InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramOur Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serveAbout our Clinic:Our dental practice is quite lively. A Dental Assistant treats our patients with the utmost respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being while instilling a fun and vibrant atmosphere bringing smiles to all who enter our doors. A positive attitude, and modern dentistry, can bring joy to our patients.A Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant with Salud:Let's face it: A Dental Assistant does a lot over the course of a workday. For example, you prepare the treatment room; you maintain the schedule and ensure the team is sticking to it; you interact with patients before, during, and after procedures; and you assist the dentist chairside. And these are just some of the many duties on your plate.QualificationsExperience:Previous dental assistant experience is desired, but not requiredEducation:Graduation from high school or equivalent is requiredLicensure/Certification:No licensure or certification is needed to be hiredMust be radiology certified through a state-approved radiology program, within the timeframe set by Dental Department standardsSuccessful completion of Salud Family Health Center Ladder's program is requiredSuccessful achievement of the Registered Dental Assistant Program certification is requiredMaintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers from one of the following organizations:American Heart Association; American Safety and Health Institute; or American Red CrossKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:May be required to travel to other clinics based on staffing shortagesAn ability and willingness to learnA desire to expand abilitiesAbility to follow oral and written instructionsAbility to motivate patientsMust work well with the other patient care team membersAbility to operate, maintain, and document in the electronic recordAbility to reliably take diagnostic digital X-rays in a timely fashionAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a mustBilingual English/Spanish preferred