Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant

Alexander Valley Healthcare is a growing, dynamic Federally Qualified Health Center in Cloverdale with a diverse and focused staff. We serve approximately 5,200 patients, providing medical, dental, and mental health care. We are seeking a Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant to join our team in providing high quality, friendly care to our patients.This is a full-time, permanent position. Applicants must be committed to high quality patient care and excellent customer service, proficient with Electronic Medical Records, and understand team care service.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatoryReview health history, make chart entries under the direction of the dentist, and assure completion of forms and signaturesAssists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentistMaintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control proceduresAssume the responsibility associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentistPromotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocolStock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventorySupervise preventive maintenance of dental equipmentRequirementsEducation & Certification:Current Dental Assistant CertificationCurrent CPR CertificationBilingual (English / Spanish) preferredExperience:Two years' experience as a Dental Assistant highly preferredDemonstrated knowledge of dental health education subjectsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret medical reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulationsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule formBenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance401(k) with matchingGenerous Paid Time Off, Personal Day, and Holiday packagesFlexible Spending Account PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramLife/ADD insurance policyLong Term Disability InsuranceCompensation: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience and credentialsSchedule: 32 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)