Here at SNAHC, you are joining a team and company at a time of growth and transformation. You will love being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you are about healthcare and giving back to the community.
Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and the wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At SNAHC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $35,726.23-$48,335.49

Position Summary:

Community Health Center in Sacramento is seeking Dental Assistants that want to join our growing team. This position is essential in maintaining our four handed dentistry procedures while participating in chairside activities involving patient contact and explanation of treatment. In addition, the assistant will enable the dentist to be more efficient by carrying out specific tasks. We are looking for someone who is passionate about healthcare and wants to give back to the community by providing high quality dental services to underserved patients. If you want to be part of a growing health center committed to enhancing quality of life by providing a culturally competent, holistic, and patient-centered continuum of care, we invite you to apply and become part of our team.

Essential Functions:

• Seat and drape patients.
• Remove glasses and any prosthetic appliance the patient may have.
• Take blood pressure and record on chart.
• Assist in insuring patient comfort and alleviating patient fears.
• Prepare operatory for patients following PPE guidelines.
• Prepare materials and other necessary diagnostic treatment items necessary for planned procedure.
• Participate in time out procedures.
• Follow protocol for instrument sterilization.
• Follow the chairside instructions of provider.
• Chart visits comprehensively and complete E&M coding in compliance with dental coding standards.
• Fill in day sheet with appropriate procedure.
• Transcribe documentation in EHR as directed by provider.
• Maintains a safe environment in the operatory.
• Identify items needed to keep inventory fully stocked.
• Lab case organization for assigned providers.
• Assist the front desk staff and treatment coordinator with responding to referrals, patient follow up calls, answering phones, scheduling patients upon check in and check out, and other duties as the need may arise.
• Perform all opening, closing and maintenance procedures as described in sterilization and maintenance policies.
• Work with multiple providers, as needed.
• Compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, sexual harassment, Scope of Practice, OSHA etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental x-ray Certification and experience
• 8 hr. Infection Control Certification
• Dental Practice Act Certification
• Current CPR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Experience with NextGen or other electronic dental record systems required.
• Experience with Dental billing
• Experience with Denti-Cal guidelines
• Experience in an FQHC setting
• Knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of the diverse AI/AN community, as well as ability to work with other racially, culturally, ethnically, and financially diverse populations.

Benefits:

• Supportive and creative work environment.
• Medical coverage offered with two of the region's highest quality providers.
• 403B plan with a 3% match after 90 days.
• 12 paid days off.
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with SNAHC policy. Applicants claiming Indian Preference are encouraged to submit verification of Indian certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition or physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other non-merit factors.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. abides by the mandates of the ADEA (protecting individuals 40 years and older) and considers age a non- merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.

Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA): Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. abides by the mandates of the ADA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, SNAHC will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Applicants and employees may request an accommodation of a physical or mental disability at any time in the application process or during employment

Note to Applicants: Please be advised that you may be asked to get a Department of Justice Fingerprinting clearance as a contingency for an offer of employment. Criminal clearances are obtained to protect the welfare and safety of clients receiving services at SNAHC.

As a condition of employment, all Sacramento Native American Health Center employees agree to a Covid-19 vaccination except where otherwise prohibited or where other legal exemption by law is allowed.

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Education

• High School or better

• Technical/other training or better in Dental Assistant or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• 8hr Infection Ctrl Trng

• Dental X-Ray Cert

Skills

• Maintain high degree of confidentiality
• Computer Skills - MS Suite
• Ability to work under pressure
• Superior professionalism dealing with all

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group