Agency Description:
San Francisco Community Health Center (formally API Wellness Center) is a multicultural health services, education, research, and policy organization. We transform lives by advancing health, wellness, and equality. We strengthen the well-being of and lead under-served communities— of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and immigration statuses— toward justice and health. Founded in 1987 as an all-volunteer, community-based response to the AIDS crisis in communities of color, we are an anchor-organization for San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, and we also lead regional, statewide, and national programming.
We believe that everyone deserves to be healthy and needs access to the highest quality health care.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Dental Assistant position at San Francisco Community Health Center is a part-time position (with potential to transition to 1.0 FTE) that is involved with all aspects of general dentistry. This includes ensuring the delivery of high quality, low barriers dental services. This position reports to the Dental Health Manager.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
• Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic in the appropriate electronic system.
• Ensure dental exam rooms are adequately stocked and are ready for patients.
• Prepare patients for dental examination by taking and recording vital signs and medical/dental histories.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Effectively communicate requests from patients to dentist or dental care team members.
• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain an adequate supply of functioning instruments and equipment.
• Prepare instruments, materials and medication for use in dental procedures.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
• Provide prescription information to pharmacies, as directed by the dentist.
• Record treatment information in patient records using Electronic Dental Records system.
• Inventory stock, order, and verify receipt of dental, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
• Manage and troubleshoot teledentistry visits.
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; liaising with IT/EHR support; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance according to schedule; calling for repairs.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Specialized Duties under the general supervision of a supervising licensed dentist:
• Extra-oral duties or procedures specified by the supervising licensed dentist, provided that these duties or procedures meet the definition of a basic supportive procedure
• Operate dental radiography equipment for the purpose of oral radiography and have a radiographic safety certificate. Nomad, Panoramic, Dentrix / Dexis experience is essential
• Perform intraoral and extraoral photography
Specialized Duties under the direct supervision of a supervising licensed dentist:
• Apply non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents
• Apply topical fluoride
• Take intraoral impressions for all prosthodontics appliances
• Take facebow transfers and bite registrations
• Place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices
• Place wedge and remove matrices for restorative procedures
• Remove post-extraction dressings after inspection of the surgical site by the supervising licensed dentist
Commitment to Quality
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellent patient experience and quality outcomes in equal measure.
• Communicate and work effectively with providers and other members of the dental care team to best serve patients. Contribute to a welcoming clinical space and healthy work environment through proactive relationship building, direct communication and sound judgment.
• Engaged participation in huddles, staff meetings, team building activities and assigned development opportunities. Continue your professional development through participation in educational opportunities
• Adherence to all SFCHC ethical and professional standards, including SFCHC’s policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• HS/GED, X-Ray License, and 1-2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Non-Licensed DA: DAI (Completion of Dental Assistant Training Program preferred).
• Basic dental assisting practices, terminology, and equipment used. Experience using Nomad and Panoramic X-rays machine is preferred.
• Working with modern computer applications and Dentrix / Dexis is essential.
• Techniques for cleaning and sterilization of dental equipment, exam rooms and patient treatment areas.
• Experience working with the LGBTQ community and knowledge of the community’s specialized need.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STIs, substance use, mental health, social service and the disparities that are experienced by communities of color.
• Knowledge of Dental Assisting Table of Permitted Duties from California Dental Board.
• Physical: ability to work in fourhanded dentistry and other job functions that involve continues movement.
• Communication: Use of clear and effective written and verbal communications skills using the English language with correct spelling and grammar. Able to follow oral/written instructions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Able to work professionally and collaboratively a team member to support the quality/efficiency standards established for the clinic; able to work and communicate with people from various ethnic, socio-economic, educational and life experience. Flexibility in accepting change gracefully.
• Administrative Skills: Ability to perform clerical duties in a methodical, independent and thorough manner with speed and accuracy with minimal supervision. work independently; exercise good judgment; make accurate mathematical computations.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, complete with booster shot(s) and able to show proof of vaccination
• Up-to-date with vaccinations, especially Hep. B and seasonal flu shot vaccine.
• Proof of TB clearance (issued within the past 12 months or less)
TO APPLY: ONLY applications submitted through our online database will be considered. Please include both your cover letter and resume:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0d7a9498-ec90-4c89-a893-0f83148358fc&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, generous vacation, sick leave and holidays, one-month sabbatical, 403(b) with employer match, flexible work schedule, flex spending account, life insurance, long-term disability, professional development opportunities and more! (Benefits guidelines and eligibility vary based on tenure, employment status and FTE, among other factors.)
San Francisco Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. San Francisco Community Health Center does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability status, gender identity, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
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