Job Description
Job Details Job Location Desert Hot Springs Health and Wellness - Desert Hot Springs, CA
Position Type Full Time
Salary Range $20.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Job Category Health Care
Description At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Dental Director, the Registered Dental Assistant assists with oral surgeries and other procedures while preparing and arranging necessary tools and instruments for scheduled procedures as well as taking, processing and developing dental X-rays.
Job Status: Full-time, Hourly Non-exempt
Duties/Responsibilities: - Takes, processes, and develops dental x-rays.
- Comprehends and follows oral and written directions.
- Analyzes situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Works efficiently and accurately in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities.
- Interfaces effectively in a team environment with agency staff and volunteers.
- Handles crisis and stressful situations in an effective, calm and respectful manner.
- Learns and use the EMR system in house, in addition to other general office computer programs.
- Accesses patient protected health information as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Sign-on Bonus: We are pleased to offer a sign-on bonus of $5,000 for this position. Half of the amount will be paid with your first paycheck, and half of the amount will be paid after 6 months of employment.
Qualifications Required Skills/Abilities: - Must have good knowledge of dental assistant procedures; principles and methods of sterilization, proper care and use of dental instruments, equipment, and materials.
- Ability to:
- Interpret client files and dental charts.
- Effectively communicate with all levels of individuals.
- Relate to all types of individuals in a courteous non-judgmental and professional manner.
- Proficient in verbal and written use of English grammar.
- Bilingual/bicultural preferred.
Education and Experience: - Active and unrestricted Registered Dental Assistance License
- Minimum of three years (3) of experience providing chair side dental assistance, completion of a recognized curriculum for dental assistants may be substituted for the required experience.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands - Ability to lift 24 pounds.
- Operates in an office setting at times and requires frequent times of sitting, standing, repetitive motion and frequent phone calls/conversations.
- Employee does not perform or help in emergency medical care or first aid.
Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of everything that is required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Relocation package,