Dental Assistant

Modoc Medical Center; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Canby Family Practice Clinic in California is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to support the dentist with chairside procedures, prepare instruments, and maintain a clean, sterile work area. The role includes patient comfort, charting, and ensuring proper consent forms are completed.

Candidates must hold a High School diploma, a California dental X-ray license, CPR certification, and CE requirements. The clinic values teamwork, accuracy, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current California X-ray license required.
• CPR certification required.
• CE requirements met.
• Proficiency with dental software and records is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Aids the dentist in chairside treatment.
• Prepares instruments in correct sequence for procedures.
• Maintains a clean, sterile working environment.
• Assists with dental x-rays and patient charting.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Radiography

Patient communication

CPR certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California dental x-ray license

CPR certification

CE requirements met

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Dental AssistantCanby Family Practice Clinic - Canby, CA 96015Start Date 12/09/2025Education LevelHigh School/Equivalent1. Aids the dentist in the administration of treatment through proper chairside procedure.2. Maintains responsibility and obligation primarily with the dental practitioner.3. Remains with the dentist while he/she is with a patient to assist with the procedure.4. Provides proper instruments, at the correct time in the proper sequence for any given treatment procedure.5. Prepares dental material correctly, as needed, and in the amount of time sufficient for the procedure but not so much as to allow wasting of materials.6. Maintains a clean, sterile, and neat working environment.7. Makes sure that all forms for consent are signed by the patient.8. Takes necessary course to take dental x-rays in California.9. Completes all chairside clean-up procedures before any patient is seated.10. Disinfects any portion of the dental chair exposed to saliva or the oral cavity before any patient is seated.11. Sterilizes every item according to its correct sterilization procedures.12. Changes gloves before each patient is treated.13. Acquainting the patient with the aspects of their dental visit, and providing support and compassion to that patient when it is needed.14. Following the directions and responsibilities associated with the dental assistant’s rotating assignments as delegated.15. Cleans and organized lab.16. Cleans and maintains equipment.17. Stocks rooms and puts in order tabs.1. The Dental assistant may only accept those duties that lie within personal skill level.2. Examine orthodontic appliances.3. Operate radiographic equipment.4. Mouth-mirror inspection of oral cavity, including charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth.5. Extra-oral duties or functions specified by the supervising dentist.6. Anticipates the sequence of dental procedures and is prepared in advance for them so that the dentist can work as efficiently as possible.1. Attends staff meetings.2. Utilizes facility procedure manuals or reference materials as appropriate.3. Seats patients, verifies patient Medical history, medications, chief complaint, and updates information in computer programs.4. Communicates appropriately, respectfully, and clearly to doctors, managers, and coworkers.5. Schedules appointments attempting to keep a smooth patient flow.6. Sends referrals to other agencies.7. Sends requests for pre-authorization to insurance companies.8. Makes sure patient has a medical clearance as needed.9. Will pull charts ahead of each dental day, and check forms to see if they need to be updated.10. Files charts and x-rays after each dental day.11. Performs all assigned tasks accurately.12. Maintains daily patient log.13. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to do extra work as needed on an interim basis. May be cross-trained for other positions and may be required to work in those positions as needed.14. Performs other duties as assigned.1. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.2. Must wear scrubs and closed toed shoes.3. Wears X-ray badge.4. Completes annual education requirements if applicable.5. Maintains regulatory requirements.6. Wears identification while on duty.7. Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.8. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.9. Attends all meetings as appropriate.10. Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Modoc Medical Center in the performance of job duties11. Performs other duties, as assigned.1. Works with others, exposure to public/staff/providers, fast work pace, frequent changes and interruptions.2. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other position, temporarily when necessary.3. Is involved with client, personnel, visitors, and government agencies, etc., when necessary.4. Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies.1. Hands must be steady.2. Requires active monitoring of status of presenting patients.3. Keen listening skills.4. Good personnel management.5. Work is at times sedentary as well, requiring reaching and handling to process various types of forms.6. Also requires fingering keyboards.7. Talking and hearing are required to handle patient inquiries and the appointment process.8. Near visual acuity.9. Some lifting required.10. Work requires quick mental acuity, memory, judgment and decision-making.11. Can lift 35 pounds without assistance.## Qualifications**POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:**1. High school diploma or equivalent.2. Current dental x-ray license for state of California.3. Current CPR certification.4. CE requirements met.5. Basic computer knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.6. Ability to deal with people in a pleasant and courteous manner, even under stressful conditions.7. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, have good grammar, spelling, and the ability to be accurate.8. Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.9. Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving and oral communication skills.10. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and maintain patient confidentiality, and be flexible to meet the needs of patients and co-workers.11. Knowledge of Med-cal covered procedures an asset.