Dental Assistant (Anderson)

Job Description Job Description Apply Here: & TrackId=ZipRecruiter Base Pay: $21.00 - $31.50 / hourJOB SUMMARY Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. Providing chairside support to Dental Provider. Monitoring and reinforcing patient comfort. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions as directed by Dental Provider. Take Blood pressure reading. Expose, develop and mount dental radiographs. Aid and monitor Instrument Sterilization, Tray set up, Operatory disinfecting and Barrier Protection. Restocking of dental materials and supplies. Patient health history review and prophylactic coverage status. Access EMR for prescription list, lab results, and other medical documentation as needed to provide care. Chart documentation as instructed by provider. Pouring and care of Laboratory Impressions. Completion of Lab RX as instructed by provider. Maintenance of Dental Hand pieces, Equipment and Units. Daily set up and shut down of dental delivery system. Receiving dental supply shipment. Take Impressions for Diagnostic and Opposing Models. Hold Anterior Matrices. Apply topical Fluoride after Scaling and Polish. Inventory control. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of current dental principles. Ability to read, write, understand, and spell English and medical terminology correctly. Basic Computer proficiency in Windows environment Typing 35 WPM. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent. CPR certification (or ability to obtain within two weeks) Dental Board of California Approved: Infection Control and OSHA course certification Dental Board of California Mandatory: Dental Practice Act/ Law and Ethics certification (or ability to obtain within one year) Dental Board of California Approved: Radiation Safety Course certification PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in Dental care facility. Bilingual (Spanish) skills. BENEFITS SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs. Competitive wages Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution Long-term disability coverage Life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Supplemental Insurances Flexible spending account Paid vacation Paid sick Paid holidays Paid CME time and CME allowance Employee assistance program Jury duty pay Bereavement pay Prescription discount program 529 college savings plan Educational reimbursement program Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees Shasta Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.