Dental Assistant

Spectrum Healthcare Resources; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Dental Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our Nation's armed forces and their families. This full-time position offers a balanced work schedule with no weekends or federal holidays, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. You'll be responsible for assisting in complex dental procedures, maintaining equipment, and providing patient education. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, this is an opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Full Complement of Benefits

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 months of recent experience as a Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist in complex dental procedures and maintain clean dental equipment.
• Instruct patients in dental techniques and perform intra-oral procedures.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Radiography Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient Care

Education

Certificate in Dental Assisting

Associate Degree in Dental Assisting

Tools

Dental X-ray Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an excellent opportunity for a Full-time Dental Assistant at the Naval Dental Clinic Miramar in San Diego, California.

Position Highlights:

• Excellent work/life balance | Monday – Friday, 6:45 AM – 3:45 PM (no weekends or federal holidays)

• Employee status with full complement of benefits; 11 paid federal holidays off

• Provide care to our Nation's armed forces and their dependents

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal procedures

• Receive and schedule patients; obtain and record medical histories

• Sterilize instruments, materials, and equipment; prepare surgical trays

• Maintain clean, operable dental equipment

• Perform intra-oral procedures as directed by the dentist

• Take preliminary impressions, remove sutures, place/remove rubber dams and perio-packs

• Instruct patients in dental techniques and post-treatment care

• Operate dental X-ray equipment and perform minor maintenance

• Pour/trims models and construct custom trays

• Maintain dental activity reports

Position Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Certificate or Associate Degree in dental assisting from a CODA-accredited program OR equivalent qualifying experience such as:

  • Completion of military dental technician/assistant program

  • Certification from Red Cross Dental Assistant course

  • 36 months of dental assistant experience in the last 60 months

  • Good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants and 12 months of experience in the last 36 months

  • Graduation from a state-accredited program for dental assistants/dental technology within the past 12 months

• At least 6 months of experience as a Dental Assistant within the past year or post-graduation

• Certification in radiography (per 42 CFR Part 75)

• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.EOE/Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location

US-CA-San Diego

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Gracie Barstad

Direct phone number

314-744-4133

Recruiter : Email

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