About the role#
Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for Dental Assistant Externs to join our team. This volunteer role provides support to the dental department while you gain hands-on knowledge of community health care. You will work under the direct supervision of the Dental Clinic Coordinator to assist team members in maintaining an efficient department.
What you'll do#
- Provide support to the assigned dental department as a volunteer.
- Assist team members with daily clinical tasks under direct supervision.
- Gain exposure to the community health model.
- Perform other assigned volunteer duties within the scope of your role.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited school for dental assistant certification or degree.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Genuine interest in our mission to provide care to the medically underserved.
- Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work well both independently and in a team.
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity and the ability to maintain professional working relationships.
- Fluency in Spanish, English, or Arabic is desired but not required.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, unpaid volunteer position.
- Opportunities are available at multiple locations across San Diego, California.
- The term is rolling.
About Family Health Centers of San Diego
Family Health Centers of San Diego operates as a nonprofit health care organization founded in 1970. It manages more than 90 sites throughout San Diego County to provide medical, dental, and mental health services. The organization serves over 227,000 patients annually, with a focus on low-income and uninsured individuals. It employs approximately 1,484 people.
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