YMS Dental Assistant + Mobile Clinic - Yehowa Medical Services - Los Angeles, CA

FQHC Dental Assistant $22-25 BOE *with Mobile Unit About Yehowa Medical Services Yehowa Medical Services is a growing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple modern facilities dedicated to providing high-quality care to our community. We serve a diverse patient population of all ages—from infants to seniors ("zero to a hundred"). We pride ourselves on innovation and accessibility, which includes operating a specialized Dental Mobile Unit to bring care directly to those who need it. We are currently seeking a reliable, versatile, and bilingual (Spanish/English) Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team. Position Overview We are looking for a well-rounded Dental Assistant with experience in either front office (administrative) and back office (clinical) duties . The ideal candidate is adaptable, possesses excellent attendance, and is excited about community health. This role requires flexibility to travel between our South Los Angeles locations and assist on our stationary Dental Mobile Unit. Locations: Flexibility to service multiple LA locations and Mobile Unit Locations (Vermont Florence, Crenshaw, and Southgate). Schedule: Full-time. Must have excellent attendance and be open to working at least one Saturday per month when the clinic is open. Key Responsibilities Clinical (Back Office) Duties: Assist the dentist through efficient 4-handed dentistry techniques. Expertly handle, set up, and maintain dental equipment, with a strict focus on the safe handling and disposal of sharps. Sterilize and disinfect instruments according to OSHA and CDC regulations. Provide clear oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions to patients. Undertake dental lab tasks as instructed by the dentist. Keep dental operatories clean, sanitized, and well-stocked. Mobile Unit Operations: Assist in providing care and seeing patients on our Dental Mobile Unit (the unit is always safely stationary when servicing patients). Administrative (Front Office) Duties: Manage patient scheduling, appointments, and check-ins/check-outs. Maintain accurate electronic patient records and dental charts. Assist with front office payment procedures and billing inquiries. Provide bilingual (English/Spanish) communication support for patients. Job Requirements & Qualifications Language: Must be bilingual (fluent in Spanish and English). Experience: Prior experience handling dental tools and clinical equipment is required. Dual experience in both front office administration and back office clinical assisting is highly preferred. Certifications: * Dental Assistant Certification (Required). Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License (Preferred). Pay range is based on experience negotiable. CPR Certification (Preferred). Attendance: Demonstrated track record of excellent work attendance and punctuality. Flexibility: Reliability and willingness to rotate between our Vermont, Florence, Crenshaw, and Southgate locations, as well as working required Saturday shifts. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching 403(b) 403(b) matching Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee discount Gym membership Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Primary Care Application Question(s): Are you open to assisting in servicing patients on the YMS Dental Mobile Clinic team? Are you willing to work on Saturdays at least once a month or more if asked? Language: English and Spanish (Required) License/Certification: Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred) Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required) Work Location: In person

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