The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputable
health center in Pomona, CA committed to providing access to high-quality
healthcare while empowering patients, employees, and community partners to
improve their well-being and strengthen the health of the communities they
serve.
We are looking to hire a Dental Assistant / Customer
Service Representative for their Dental Clinic to provide clinical,
administrative, and staff support for a comprehensive dental services
operation.
Schedule: Full-Time | 1.0 FTE
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
- Provide
chairside assistance to the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare,
sterilize, and organize dental supplies and equipment in accordance with
OSHA and clinic standards
- Maintain
housekeeping records
- Set
up trays for dental procedures
- Take
radiographs as directed by the dentist, when appropriately trained in
radiation safety
- Develop
and process dental radiographs according to provider orders
- Assist
with monitoring and maintaining radiation safety procedures and protocols
- Order
and maintain inventory of dental clinic supplies
- Interact
with and process dental clinic patients
- Perform
telephone triage and conduct patient interviews
- Maintain
dental laboratory slips
- Create
and maintain dental records in accordance with established protocols and
procedures
- Assist
with monthly reporting and quality improvement activities
- Ensure
smooth patient flow by promptly checking in patients, communicating next
steps, and monitoring dental patient flow
- Verify
patient eligibility and assist patients with enrollment in additional
programs based on program qualifications
- Confirm
and update patient demographic, insurance, and other required information
in the EMR
- Collect
payments and comply with the health center’s cash-handling procedures as
outlined by the Finance Department
- Obtain
required patient information, including photo ID, insurance card,
Medi-Cal, Medicare, and/or Social Security card
- Perform
miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Lead Dental Assistant
What We Are Looking For
Certifications and Experience
- Certificate
from an accredited dental assisting program, if certified
- Proof
of completion of a board-approved 8-hour infection control course
- Successful
completion of a California Board of Dental Examiners-approved radiation
safety course
- 1–2
years of experience directly related to the position duties and
responsibilities
- Current
BLS certification
Additional Skills and Attributes
- Bilingual
English/Spanish proficiency required
- Current
knowledge of and ability to follow comprehensive dental clinical
procedures and protocols
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive
Pay
- Medical,
Dental and Vision Insurance
- Holiday
Vacation and Sick Leave
- Employee
Assistance Program
- Life
Insurance (Basic + Voluntary)
- Tuition
Reimbursement
- 403(b)
Retirement plan with 6% match
If
you’re a detail-oriented and compassionate professional who enjoys supporting
both patients and dental teams, we’d love to hear from you. Join a
mission-driven health center where your skills can contribute to a welcoming
patient experience and quality community care. Apply today to take the next
step in your dental career!