Registered Dental Assistant

One Community Health; La Bruellie; Sur place; EUR 34 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A local healthcare provider in Occitanie is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering quality oral health care. Responsibilities include assisting in procedures, preparing X-rays, and maintaining infection control standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and experience, demonstrating a person-centered approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and embrace inclusivity.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and restorative practices.

Responsabilités

• Assist dentist in various tasks and patient care.
• Prepare and take digital dental radiographs.
• Provide patient instructions post-treatment.
• Maintain infection control standards.

Connaissances

Assisting dentists with procedures

Patient interaction and care

Radiology procedures

Infection control

Formation

Registered Dental Assistant License

X-ray certification

Active CPR/BLS Certification

Description du poste

Overview

This position is responsible for increasing the efficiency of the dentist in delivery of quality oral health care and assisting the dentist(s) in providing dental services to patient/clients.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Dentist(s) in a variety of tasks including:
• Sets up dental instruments and operatory for patient visit.
• Prepare and take patient digital dental radiographs (X-rays) following One Community Health Dental Clinic Standard Operating Procedure for Radiology and OSHA standardized procedures.
• Has the dental X-ray monitor ready for dentist's review. Any suspicious overexposure must be brought to the attention of the Dentist, Medical Director and Practice Manager.
• Assists the dentist(s) in providing dental services to patients.
• Collects and records patient health histories and takes blood pressure and pulse as required.
• Assists patients with feeling comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).
• Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing and flossing).
• Takes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• Pours impressions to make stone and plaster molds, model trimming, fabricating mouth guards, temporary crowns, custom impression trays, and prepares casting molds and dies.
• Performs dental charting both on paper and the electronic dental record.
• Assists dentist when needed in documenting in the electronic dental record.
• Infection Control
• Follows the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards.
• Performs instrument cleaning, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulation.
• Licenses and certifications: Registered Dental Assistant License, X-ray certification, Active CPR/BLS Certification.
• Licenses required for this position must be kept current, valid, and in good standing with the presiding entity.

Preferred Background

• Two to three years' experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates who demonstrate inclusive thinking and interpersonal awareness help strengthen our commitment to equitable and compassionate care for all.
• Demonstrated person-centered approach and familiarity with trauma informed systems and restorative practices.

Reasonable Accommodations

One Community Health endorses and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees who need accommodations. If you require an accommodation due to a disability to complete this application or you are experiencing difficulty submitting your application, please contact us [e-mail].

Our Benefits

For more information on the comprehensive benefits we provide, please visit: https://onecommunityhealth.com/careers/recruitment

Additional Information

We only employ US citizens and non-US citizens authorized to work in the United States in compliance with federal law.