La Clínica de La Raza · 1 month ago
Dental Assistant I-II-III-IV (On-call)
Oakland, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$26.04/hr - $39.43/hr
1+ years expLa Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing accessible health care to diverse communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. They are seeking Dental Assistants to enhance patient care by assisting dentists, managing patient flow, and ensuring a high-quality patient experience in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manage patient flow to maximize patient access and service by ensuring 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 request from patients to dentist or dental care team members
Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures such as taking dental x-rays
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
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 La Clínica all ethical and professional standards, including La Clínica's policies and procedures
Perform general office duties, such as scheduling appointments for patients, answering telephones, recording medical updates from the provider, or completing insurance forms
Register patients, collect and post payments, prepare treatment estimates for review with patient, run, balance and close end of day reports
Assist patients with insurance forms
Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic in the appropriate electronic system
Inventory stock, order, and verify receipt of dental, lab, or office supplies or equipment
Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
HS/GED
X-Ray License
1-2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant
Bilingual proficiency
Basic dental assisting practices, terminology, and equipment used
Dental office procedures including but not limited to scheduling, registration, treatment estimates and payment collection
Working with modern computer applications and electronic health records
Techniques for cleaning and sterilization of dental equipment, exam rooms and patient treatment areas
Ability to work in fourhanded dentistry and other job functions that involve continuous movement
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
Able to work professionally and collaboratively as a team member to support the quality/efficiency standards established for the clinic
Ability to perform clerical duties in a methodical, independent and thorough manner with speed and accuracy with minimal supervision
Able to participate with other staff in Saturday and evening rotation
Certification for health clearances required of all healthcare professionals
Preferred
Completion of Dental Assistant Training Program preferred
Company
La Clínica de La Raza
Who We Are Since its beginnings as a single storefront operation in Oakland in 1971, La Clínica has grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care and other services, with 32 sites spread across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Blue Shield of California
2025-04-23Grant
2010-08-12Grant· $0.04M
Leadership Team
Jane Garcia
CEO
Anita Juvvadi, MD (she/her)
Deputy Chief Medical Officer
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