Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Day shift 4/10's Mon-Thus 0700-1730. Must have 2+ years' experience. Experience with a fast-paced office and denture cases. Experience in a RHC but not required. Need Sealant certification Location - 5125 Skyway, STE 270, Paradise, CA 95969

Job Summary: Provides appropriate oral health services to patients and families. Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for dentist's use. Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures including, but not limited to, taking/developing dental radiographs (x-rays)

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associates/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in state of practice: Required Radiation Safety Certificate: Required Coronal Polish license: Required Sealant license: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Essential Functions:

• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment.
• Prepares treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.
• Greets and prepares patients for treatment.
• Exposes, develops and mounts dental radiographs.
• Assists the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.
• Conducts work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Records medical and dental histories and vital signs, and treatment information of patient.
• Participates in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals.
• Provides patient education materials.
• Maintains an appropriate office environment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.