Company Description
Mission City Community Network (MCCN), a not-for-profit organization with multiple clinics operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to serving low income and under-served families in the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles and San Bernardino areas. MCCN is a full service health care provider with primary care services for children, adolescents and adults.
Job Description
Position: Dental Assistant
Location: North Hills, CA
Status: Full Time (40hrs/wk, Saturday through Friday)
- be willing/able to cover other sites, as deemed necessary
Dental Assistant is needed for a community health clinic with dental practice.
Dental Assistant must be professional, outgoing, and friendly team member with ability to multi-task. Must be RELIABLE, HARDWORKING, AND ABLE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Must be willing and able to work a varied and flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of MCCN and its patients. Must maintain or exceed competency levels as established by corporate standards for clinical practice. Must have basic computer skills with knowledge of dental codes and terminology, other duties as deemed necessary. This position will require front office; verification of insurance, assess patient eligibility in insurance program, collect co-payments and chair side assistance. Data entry of charges into the Medical Billing System, Appointment scheduling and other duties deemed necessary.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients in the waiting area and escort patients to operatory
- Check in/out patients, verify insurance, collect co-payment, appointment set-up
- Assist the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair as required or directed by the dentist
- Promote an atmosphere that encourages good dental and general health by: demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, and instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol
- Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures
- Review the patientsÂ’ health history and make chart entries under the direction of the operator and ensure the completion of forms and signatures
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bilingual English/Spanish, REQUIRED.
- High School Diploma from a WASC accredited School (GEDs not accepted)
- Dental Assistant Diploma
Please email your resume/CV and cover letter, including your salary requirements to HR Dept email. MCCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer- Completion of a Radiation Safety Course for DA
- Coronal Polishing Certification for DA
- Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR policy.
- New graduate, experienced Dental Assistant welcome.
- Ability to pass basic clerical skills test and dental assistant test.
Additional Information
Full-time (30+hrs/wk) benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Vacation, Sick, Holiday pay, and all other benefits mandated by law.
To Apply
- High School Diploma from a WASC accredited School (GEDs not accepted)