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Dental Assistant

  • California, San Jose

  • 08/18/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Description:
    Under supervision and direction of Dental Director and Staff dentist(s), assists, coordinates, and helps to manage day to day functioning of Dental Department.
     
    Responsibilities:
    1. Assists the dentist
    2. Performs sterilization and prepares operatories
    3. Helps to coordinate operation of the dental dept, clinic flow, maintenance of dental equipment and operatories
    4. Works with and helps the Dental Receptionist
    5. Inventories and orders (with approval) required materials and supplies
    6. Cross-trained for front desk functions, and fills in as needed
    7. Will perform all DA functions as required and directed by dental director
    8. If a sealant certificate or any other certificate has been obtained, will be expected to perform those duties as part of routine DA duties
    9. Must know and practice OSHA requirements, especially infection control and hazardous and bio-hazardous waste. Must participate in department safety meetings
    10. Keeps dental department operatories in accordance with Bloodborne Pathogens Policy
    11. Assist in overall smooth functioning of the Dental Department
    12. Understands and follows guidelines of the Policies and Procedures Manual
    13. Be on time and prepared for the dentist
    14. Performs all other duties that may be requested by the Dental Director
     
    Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Abilities:
    1. Education denoting specialized knowledge of dental practices, procedures, and terminology
    2. Must possess X-ray license, and assist the dentist in accordance to licensure.  Must attain coronal polishing certificate and if not an R.D.A., required to work towards attaining licensure
    3. Experience charting dental information
    4. At least one-year internship in dental assisting and one year of experience
    5. Sensitivity to health care needs and culture of American Indians
    6. Ability to supervise other employees and interface well with co-workers
    7. Strong customer and results orientation. Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds
    8. Demonstrated ability to perform multiple administrative functions simultaneously in an accurate, organized, and efficient manner
    9. Ability to function independently and as a team member within diverse environments as well as a diverse staff composition
    10. Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner and demonstrates good judgment
    11. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
    12. Interest and commitment to the mission of the client. Experience with nonprofit health organizations desirable
    13. Knowledge of office systems. computer literacy and knowledge of Windows environment and popular software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Publisher, Photoshop)
    14. Knowledge of and ability to work with the American Indian community and other minority populations
    15. Possession of a valid California Driver License, automobile insurance, and a clean driving record
     
    Physical Requirements:
    1. Will be working in a fast-paced non-profit community health clinic environment and must be able to: sit, stand and walk for extensive periods of time.
    2. Lift up to 35 pounds; and stoop, squat, or bend frequently
    3. Possess the manual and finger dexterity as well as the eye-hand coordination sufficient to accomplish the duties associated with your job description
    4. Ability to visually observe as well as hear and communicate with patients and professional staff
    5. Ability to do extensive work on the computer and the telephone in communicating with staff, patients, and vendors

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