Dental Assistant

Community Medical Centers; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 33,282 - 35,183; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits options

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

401(k) retirement saving plan with company match

Paid sick days and holidays

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Community Medical Centers is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant in Vacaville, CA. The role includes assisting in various dental procedures, maintaining equipment, and supporting patient care.

Applicants must possess a High School Diploma, minimum two years of dental assisting experience, and certification for taking dental x-rays. The position offers competitive pay and a diverse working environment.

The Dental Assistant will collaborate closely with dentists to ensure optimal care for patients while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of experience as a Dental Assistant or a completion of a Dental Assistant Program is essential.
• Certification in taking Dental X-Rays by the State of California required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist in four-handed dentistry.
• Perform mouth-mirror inspections and charting.
• Take impressions for diagnostic models.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain an inventory of dental supplies.

Skills

Knowledge of dental assistant principles and practices

Knowledge of procedures for taking dental x-rays

Skill in assisting dentist in four-handed dentistry

Ability to communicate clearly

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of Dental Assistant experience or Dental Assistant Program completion Diploma

Certified by the State of California to take Dental X-Rays

Current certification in basic life support

Job description

Job Details: Location: Vacaville Dental - Vacaville, CA 95687; Position Type: Full Time; Education Level: High School; Salary Range: $24.16 - $25.54 hourly.

Mission

Working together to improve health and well-being in our communities.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits options for full-time employees
• Flexible spending account for medical expenses
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance program
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurances
• 403(b) retirement saving plan with company match
• 10 paid sick days/12 Holidays/Vacations days vary on position
• In Shape Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and diverse environment

Position Summary

The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in all aspects of dentistry. The Dental Assistant reports to the Office Manager.

Specific Duties

• Assists the Dentist in all phases of four-handed dentistry
• Under general supervision, performs mouth-mirror inspections of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth
• Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models
• Places and removes rubber dams
• Assures that operatories and equipment are maintained clean and organized for use
• Sets-up tables and trays with necessary items and instruments
• Sterilizes instruments as needed--autoclave & cold sterilization
• Maintains inventory of all dental supplies
• Assists the dentist and hygienist to provide special knowledge on the preventive aspect of oral health to center patients
• Performs basic administrative office procedures
• Records oral exams as directed by the dentist
• Pours and trims models for diagnostic studies
• Exposes, processes, and mounts radiographs
• Aids in the presentation of post-operative instruction
• Assists in the delivery of local anesthetic
• Translate for the dentist as required
• May be required to work weeknights and weekends
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications – Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of Dental Assistant experience or Dental Assistant Program completion Diploma
• Certified by the State of California to take Dental X-Rays
• Current certification in basic life support
• Ability to relate to low-income community residents

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of dental assistant principles and practices
• Knowledge of procedures for taking dental x-rays
• Knowledge of how to sterilize instruments
• Knowledge of preventive oral health concepts
• Skill in assisting dentist in four-handed dentistry
• Knowledge of basic office management techniques
• Knowledge of dental equipment and instruments to assist in administering care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Skill in maintaining records and recording examination and x-ray results
• Skill in developing and maintaining clinic quality assurance
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, dental staff and the public
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly

Typical Physical Demands

Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, type at 25 wpm, operate a calculator, telephone, copier, and such other office equipment as necessary. Vision must be correctable to 20/40 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment within a clinic setting. Involves frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with upset people.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, or duties required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Community Medical Centers. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.

Community Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is CMC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, national origin, race (including hair texture and hairstyle), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.