Dental Assistant

Lumina Healthcare Llc; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Lumina Healthcare Llc operates a mobile dental practice, traveling by company van to multiple facilities within a designated territory in Bakersfield, CA. The Dental Assistant will prepare clinical carts, assist the dentist, and ensure instruments are sterilized at day’s end.

The role requires a Dental Certificate and X-ray Certification, a valid CA/AZ driver’s license, and comfort with computer-based training and patient records. Lifting up to 75 pounds is expected.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a dental assistant or equivalent is preferred
• Dental Certificate and X-ray Certification required
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Familiar with basic computer usage for online training and patient records access
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds of dental equipment

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical cart and supplies for day’s schedule
• Drive to and from health care facilities in company vehicle
• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control
• Manage patient records and confidentiality
• Load equipment and supplies into vehicle and transport to facilities
• Verify patient identification prior to treatment
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to patients

Skills

Dental assisting

Infection control

Driving

Medical records handling

Lifting 75 pounds

Education

Dental Certificate

X-ray Certification

Job description

Lumina Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time or Full-Time Dental Assistant to work in the Bakersfield, CA area. Qualified candidates will travel by company van to multiple facilities that are located within a designated territory. We are currently seeking a Dental Assistant to join our progressive mobile dental practice.Position Overview:Responsible for preparing clinical cart and supplies for the day’s schedule and driving company vehicle to various health care facilities. Will assist the doctor with setting up for treatment and clean up after treatment is completed. Carry equipment in and out of the facility, setting up as required. At the end of the day, clean and sterilize instruments. Get a list ready to restock the cart.Qualifications:Dental Certificate and X-ray Certification requiredValid driver’s license with a good driving recordDuties:Weekday commitment: No call or weekendsAssisting Dentist in the post-acute care settingRound daily at multiple facilitiesAvailable for frequent overtime due to varied travel distancesEssential Job Functions:Prepare clinical cart and supplies for day’s scheduleDrive to and from health care facilities in company vehicleCheck in with Social Services upon arrival at facilityProvide Check-in and Check-out formsCommunicate and interact with facility staff as neededVerify patient identification prior to treatmentAssist the dentist during a variety of treatment proceduresAsk about the patient’s medical historyTake patient’s blood pressure and pulse at doctor’s requestImplement infection control protocol, prepare and sterilize instruments and equipmentHelp patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatmentExplain instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of a restoration (filling)Give oral hygiene instructionsMaintain patient records accurately and with confidentialityAccurately and legibly complete Patient Summary and other reports as neededOrder supplies as neededLoad equipment, supplies, lab cases and charts into vehicle and transport to and from facilitiesVerify all equipment, instruments, and supplies are accounted for before exiting facilityMaintain cleanliness, inventory levels, supplies, and necessary instruments in mobile carts and units are in neat and orderly fashion on daily basisResponsible for chart/record security while at facilities and during transitHandle and account for lab cases as neededMaintain and operate company vehicle in clean and safe manner according to company policiesParticipate in all training requirements of the companyOnly perform the duties permitted by the scope of your licensure as a Dental AssistantSkills/Experience/Licensure Requirements:Two years’ experience as a dental assistant or equivalent, preferred and desired, but willing to train.Dental Certificate and X-ray Certification required.Knowledge of dental instruments, procedures, including sterilization and infection controlDriving of company vehicle required; must have California or Arizona (as applicable) Driver’s License with satisfactory driving recordFamiliar with basic computer usage required for online training, patient record access and emailMust be able to lift 75 pounds of dental equipment to carry into and out of facilities and corporate officeCompany:Our experienced dentists perform rounds in Skilled Nursing Facilities, providing dental care to residents of post-acute rehab settings, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and long-term acute care hospitals.Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment:Frequent standing, walking, and, sitting required for extended periods of timeFrequent bending and reachingFrequent driving/travel in a company vanRequires visual and hearing acuityGross motor skillsAble to lift and carry 75 pounds due to moving equipment carts in and out of the van.