Dental Assistant

Company: Marin Community Clinics
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Job Description:

Marin Community Clinics has provided compassionate and affordable health care to uninsured and low-income residents of Marin County since 1972. We have grown from humble beginnings where volunteer physicians and nurses saw patients in church basements, to a 21st century provider with modern facilities, expert paid physicians and nurses, the latest technology, and sophisticated diagnostic, treatment and prevention programs. Today, we serve more than 38,000 individuals every year in clinics spread throughout Marin County. Marin Community Clinics is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Benefits Our mission informs our approach to your benefits program. Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits. Hiring Bonus Employees who work 24 hours a week or more are eligible to receive a $1,000 hiring bonus. Salary and Shift Differential Salary for this position is dependent on education, license, certification and years of experience. Evening and weekend shifts (4 hours) with direct patient contact, include a 10% pay differential in addition to regular pay. Evening differential is paid only for completed 4 hour shifts that begin after 4:00pm. Education and Experience Dental Assistant Certification from an accredited Dental Assistant Program a plus, but not required. A current California Dental X-Ray License required. Bilingual skills (any language) a plus. Current CPR Certification required. Experience in Epic EHR a plus. Required Skills and Abilities Intermediate computer use experience, including MS Office/MS. Must be able to assist the dentist with nitrous oxide sedation and patient. Ability to work in fast paced Community Health Clinic. Ability to multitask and follow. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and written in English Ability to explain treatment plans to patients. Must be able to remain focused at all time to properly support Dental providers Must have legible handwriting for notations. Excellent interpersonal. Ability to work with children. Physical Requirements May be required to occasionally lift at least 20lbs - 25lbs. Prolonged standing, walking and working on a computer. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including healthcare required boosters as a condition of employment, subject to limited exemptions. New Employees are required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and boosted before the first day of employment. If you completed your primary series, received an original booster and it has been more than 2 months from that booster dose it is recommended, but not required, that you receive the bivalent booster. MCC is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Employment Type: Part Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $22 - $25 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No

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