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