Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 50,000 patients. Our approach to well-being focuses on “whole patient health” for all. We go beyond our clinic walls and invest in our community’s overall health. We know that income, housing, and environmental struggles lie at the heart of poor health. That’s why we also address food insecurity, youth leadership, and culturally competent care while working towards supporting safer streets and vibrant communities.
LOCATION: San Leandro, CA
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of the Dental Supervisor RDA-Clinic Coordinator, Dentist, or Chief Dental Officer performs all duties of a Dental Assistant including assistance to the dentist and dental hygienist during a variety of treatment procedures, and other functions as legally allowed in the state of California.
NOTE: We encourage you to review the minimum requirements before applying for this role.
Essential Job Functions
Setting up
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
Asking about or verifying, when necessary, a patient’s medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
Chairside assisting
Providing patients with instructions for oral care following dental treatment procedures
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (like tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling
Serving as infection control officer, developing infection control protocol, preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment, and the patient’s area
Keeping the operating rooms stocked and sterile
Maintaining dental equipment
Taking impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
May apply non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents
May remove post-extraction and periodontal dressings
May place and remove elastic orthodontic separators
May hold anterior matrices
May remove sutures
May apply topical fluoride after scaling and polishing by the Dentist, Hygienist, or Dental Supervisor, RDA-Clinic Coordinator
May place and remove rubber dams
Other dental or chairside duties assigned by the supervisor
Under general supervision, a Registered Dental Assistant may perform:
Mouth mirror inspecting the oral cavity to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth
Placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings
Under direct supervision, a Registered Dental Assistant may perform the following procedures:
Obtain endodontic cultures
Dry canals previously opened by the Supervising Dentist, with absorbent points
Test pulp vitality
Place bases and liners on sound dentin
Remove excess cement from the gingival surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument or fluoride
Size stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns, and bands
Temporary cementations and removal of orthodontic bands
Placements of orthodontic separators
Placements and litigations of arch wires
Placement of post-extractions and periodontal dressings
Coronal polishing is certified
Removal of excess cements from coronal surfaces of teeth by means of an ultrasonic scaler if certified
Observe professional and ethical standards of the job.
Follow clinic protocols.
Comply with OSHA regulations.
Comply with AHS health and safety rules and procedures.
Comply with Human Resources requirements such as attending periodic in-service training, meeting annual health exam requirements, submitting proof of CME and license renewals, etc.
Assist in providing orientation to new employees, including newly-employed front desk assistants, Dental Assistants, Registered Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dentists, etc.
Be willing to assist in other tasks as requested when appropriate and time allows.
Attend regular department meetings and organization-wide staff meetings.
Promote teamwork and a positive work environment in the department.
Participates in agency-wide quality improvement program processes and performance improvement teams to ensure excellence in the quality of services provided across the agency.
Minimum Qualifications
Must show proof of high school diploma
Fluent in English and Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of one year paid dental assisting work experience
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Registered Dental Assistant California license
CDA for Supervising Dental Assistant
Passage of Radiation Health and Safety examination
Passage of Infection Control examination
Current coronal polishing certificate
Current CPR card
Valid X-ray certificate
Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision premiums 100% paid by AHS
Acupuncture & Chiropractic coverage
12 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
12 Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
3% 403(b) Employer Contribution + up to 2% Employee Match
Commuter Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
