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The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health organization offering comprehensive health services in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San Francisco. The center offers primary health care services, adult medicine, pediatrics, family planning, OB/GYN, HIV and homeless services. We advocate for health equity and deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the neighborhoods and diverse communities we serve.

We are currently looking for qualified candidates for our Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant role. Please note: This role requires applicants to be bilingual in English and Spanish. This position reports to the Dental Office Manager and is a regular, full-time, non-exempt role with an hourly range of $30.53 to $35.13, depending on experience and licensure, with full benefits.

Primary Objective:

The Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant will be responsible for providing quality care and services to patients by assisting dentists and other staff in a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant is expected to contribute to the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely accurate, and professional preparation of patients and patient information.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Collect and record patient health histories (dental and medical) and record information for dentist's reference prior to examination.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Take and process x-rays.
• Assist dentist chair-side by organizing and preparing instruments for dentist's use and assisting as needed during procedures.
• Advise patients in oral hygiene and dental care.
• Follow through with post-visit duties.
• Backup the Front Desk staff, provide relief and support, and perform office duties as requested.
• Interact positively with a diverse, sometimes difficult, and demanding patient population.
• Provide service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient's age; demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient's physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs.
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission of the organization in promoting dental health.
• Maintain patient records and related administrative documentation.
• Utilize the requisite tools, systems, technology, and equipment in the collection of patient data, records management, and collections.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Dental Assistant program/license.
• 1 year of experience working as a dental assistant
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Valid California Dental X-Ray license.
• Demonstrated experience in dental assisting practices, protocols, and industry best practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Dental Assistant Certification

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at www.mnhc.org. We offer a full range of benefits which includes the following:

• Medical insurance with zero out-of-pocket expense under the base plan
• Dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee
• Life insurance with a free basic policy and optional voluntary plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Two weeks of vacation annually
• 40 hours of paid educational leave
• 12 paid holidays, birthday holiday, two floating holidays, and 12 sick days per year
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Commuter benefits

As a condition of employment, all candidates are required to meet specific immunization standards. Documentation of current immunizations, including Varicella, TDAP, COVID-19, MMR, and Hepatitis B, as well as TB test results valid within the last two (2) years must be submitted before the start date. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a delayed start or withdrawal of the job offer.

Mission Neighborhood Health Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay: $30.53 - $35.13 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person