• Call patients from the waiting room, verify patient identity before guiding to the dental chair. At the conclusion of the visit, walk patients to the front to arrange follow-up appointments according to the dentist's instructions.
• Review patient medical history and all forms, ensuring it is completely filled out and signed where appropriate; alert the provider of any medical conditions or patient concerns prior to procedures.
• Take accurate blood pressure readings.
• Prepare the patient and set up dental room according to provider needs and preference.
• Process referral forms and treatment pre-authorizations after provider review and approval
• Clean and disinfect operatory equipment and dental unit waterline according to established infection control and safety guidelines.
• Stock rooms in between patients.
• Follows ChapCare standards for Universal Precautions when working with potentially infectious materials (blood or body fluids)
• Demonstrate attitude of cooperation and professionalism.
• Maintain harmonious relationship with unit/co-workers, providing support and assistance to co-workers to ensure quality patient care.
• Seek appropriate input from manager on interpersonal relationships that affect unit harmony and patient care.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings and outreach, as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient and employee information.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dental Site Lead, Office manager and/or Dental Director.

• High School diploma or higher
• Completion of DA/RDA course
• Current DA/RDA License (RDA license is renewed every 2 years)
• Current CPR certificate
• Dental Radiation and Safety Compliance Certificate
• Basic computer skills
• Certificate of completion of Board-approved 8-hour course on Infection Control
• Certificate of completion of Board-approved 2-hour course on California Dental Practice Act

ChapCare is a network of HRSA-funded community health centers that has provided medical services to countless under-insured and uninsured residents of the San Gabriel Valley for over 22 years. ChapCare provides comprehensive primary healthcare services including medical, dental, and behavioral health services to almost 16,500 patients per year. The organization utilizes state of the art equipment such as Electronic Health Records to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of care. ChapCare has grown substantially over the last few years to meet the increasing need for services in the San Gabriel Valley. New health center locations are now open in South El Monte, El Monte, and Monrovia. ChapCare also offers free health insurance enrollment assistance through a Covered California Navigator Grant. Our Certified Enrollment Counselors assist community members enroll in health insurance plans available under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at select health centers in Pasadena, El Monte, and Monrovia. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, ChapCare has answered the call as a public health resource for our community. Many of our healthcare services can now be delivered through telehealth options such as telephone visits. In addition, ChapCare offers COVID-19 testing options for its patients and the community. ChapCare also regularly sanitizes its facilities following all safety guidelines set forth by CDC, state, and local health officials.