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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to join their Dental Team. This role involves supporting the organizational expectations related to customer service, patient's rights, confidentiality of information, and patient care. The position requires assisting with dental procedures, managing documentation, and providing patient education on dental care and hygiene.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Perform extra-oral duties or procedures specified by the supervising licensed dentist.
• Operate dental radiography equipment for oral radiography.
• Take Blood Pressure and perform intraoral and extraoral photography.
• Prepare patients and necessary instruments for dental procedures or treatments.
• Help patients with clean-up after procedures and maintain accurate documentation in patient records.
• Explain treatments to patients and provide dental education.
• File information in patient charts after review by the dentist and answer phone inquiries.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Education

• Must possess a High School Diploma/GED.
• Possess a certification as a Dental Assistant.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Must have a current CPR Certification.
• Must possess a current license from the Dental Board for a Registered Dental Assistant.
• Must possess a Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (if licensed after January 1, 2010).
• Prior Dental Assisting experience preferred.

Benefits

• PTO Accrual rate of 7.08 hours per pay period (26 pay periods per year).
• 8 Paid Holidays.
• 40 hours of paid Jury Duty time per year.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance (PPO option available).
• Health Reimbursement Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, & Transportation).
• Employer-Sponsored life insurance & long term disability.
• 30 covered visits for Chiropractic or Acupuncture visits.
• 401k plan

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.