DENTAL ASSISTANT II

Company Description: 

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.

Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage.

Job Summary:

The role of a Dental Assistant II is to provide advanced assistance to General Dentists during examinations and procedures. They perform expanded duties such as takin x-rays, polishing teeth, placing temporary fillings, and assisting with more complex dental procedures. They ensure patient comfort, sterilize instruments, maintain dental records, and educate patients on oral care. This role is responsible for assisting the dentist in all aspects of dentistry and performing extra-oral duties or functions under the general or direct supervision of the General Dentist. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ of experience as a Dental Assistant with knowledge of dental principles and practices.

• Certified by the State of California to take dental x-rays is preferred.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Knowledge of dental assistant principles and practices.

• Knowledge of dental materials, storage, handling, and applications.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

• Knowledge of procedures for taking dental x-rays.

• Knowledge of how to sterilize instruments.

• Ability to work creatively with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal results for the clinic's patients and provide an integrated delivery of healthcare.

• Skill in assisting dentist in four-handed dentistry.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.

• Excellent customer service with the ability to train others and adjust to different learning and communication styles.

• Maintains confidentiality within the workplace with all written and verbal communications pertaining to patients, staff, and community operations.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems, with the ability to effectively navigate and enter data into an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Basic understanding of computers and software utilized in a dental care setting.

• Strong analytical, employee relations, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.

• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must posi