Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant

Alexander Valley Healthcare is a growing, dynamic Federally Qualified Health Center in Cloverdale with a diverse and focused staff. We serve approximately 5,200 patients, providing medical, dental, and mental health care. We are seeking a Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant to join our team in providing high quality, friendly care to our patients.

This is a full-time, permanent position. Applicants must be committed to high quality patient care and excellent customer service, proficient with Electronic Medical Records, and understand team care service.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory.
• Review health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist, and assure completion of forms and signatures.
• Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist.
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
• Assume the responsibility associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated 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.
• Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory.
• Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment.

Requirements

Education & Certification:

• Current Dental Assistant Certification.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred

Experience:

• Two years’ experience as a Dental Assistant highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of dental health education subjects.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with matching
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Day, and Holiday packages
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life/ADD insurance policy
• Long Term Disability Insurance

Compensation: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience and credentials

Schedule: 32 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)