Dental Assistant - General

Dental Assistant - Herlong,CA

Local Pay: $34.72/hour

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by supporting the day-to-day operations of our team. We're looking for a dedicated and dependable professional who is committed to providing excellent support and helping ensure smooth and efficient operations.

**Why You'll Love Working With Us **

• Quick & Easy Application - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app.

• Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible candidate you refer.$800 referrer / $200 referee-Payable after 200 hours of work )

• Personalized Support - Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success.

• Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Shift Details:

• 6:30 AM-3:00PM

• Monday-Friday

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Dental Officer with restorative dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and dental examinations.

• Retrieve patient records, prepare patients, and assist with appointments and emergency treatments.

• Prepare and pass dental instruments, materials, medications, and equipment during procedures.

• Assist with suctioning, tissue retraction, irrigation, and patient monitoring.

• Perform dental screenings, periodontal charting, and patient dental health education.

• Perform dental prophylaxis and place temporary fillings when authorized (RDA only).

• Assist with periodontal surgery, rubber dam placement, and packing removal.

• Maintain dental treatment records and prepare treatment rooms for the next patient.

• Clean, sharpen, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments and contaminated waste.

• Inspect and maintain dental equipment and report malfunctions.

• Take and process digital and conventional dental radiographs while following radiation safety protocols.

• Apply prescribed dental medications and anticariogenic agents as authorized.

• Assist with denture fabrication and repair, take dental impressions, pour casts, and select tooth shades.

• Follow infection control procedures and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Shall possess specialty training from a licensed dentist and/or certification from an accredited Dental Assistant school.

• Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety.

• Shall be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing Dental Assistant services.

• Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable

• Additional certifications may be required.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance(eligibility begins after 60 days)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Ready to Get Started?

Apply through this job posting and submit your most recent resume.

For questions about this opportunity, please contact Queyara at View phone number on click.appcast.io , Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM PST.

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Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability