Dental Assistant

POSITION TITLE:              Dental Assistant

DEPARTMENT:                  Dental

REPORTS TO:                   Dental Services Manager

SCHEDULE:                       32 hrs. per week

LOCATION:                        Woodland, CA

Salary Range:                     $25.19 to $30.79 hourly

 

About CommuniCare+OLE

Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with  deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.

 

BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
  • 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
  • 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
  • 4% Employer Match for 403(b) retirement plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
  • Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
  • Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

The following statements are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job.

 

JOB SUMMARY: The Dental Assistant works with the dental program team and reports to the Dental Program Administrator and Dental Director.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  1. Dental Assisting experience preferred
  2. Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred
  3. Required courses must be completed within one (1) year of employment
    1. A board-approved course in the Dental Practice Act.
    2. A board-approved eight (8) hour course in infection control.
    3. A course in basic life support offered by an instructor approved by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association, or any other course approved by the board as equivalent and that provides the student the opportunity to engage in hands-on simulated clinical scenarios.

KNOWLEDGE OF WORK

1. Perform all duties of a Dental Assistant according to Department of Consumer Affairs, Dental Board of CA and Regulations-Chapter 3, Article 5, Title 16, Division 10, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 1085.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist dentist with four-handed dentistry as needed.
2. Take necessary x-rays (only after completion of certification).
3. Sterilize instruments and clean operatories.
4. Assist with pediatric patients.
5. Provide preventative dental education to patients as needed.
6. Assist with front office and other duties as needed
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