Dental Assistant 2

Davita Inc.; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Dental Assistant 2 to provide chair-side assistance in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include maintaining clinic operations, assisting dental students, and ensuring patient management efficiencies. The ideal candidate should have strong manual skills, knowledge of dental procedures, and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of dental assisting back office experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and X-ray license required.
• Dental Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform chair side assisting of undergrad and graduate students.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness and manage instruments.
• Assist with patient management.

Skills

Hand eye coordination

Manual skills

Basic assisting skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary: The Dental Assistant 2 performs chair side assisting of undergrad students and graduate students with dental procedures and patient management. Maintains clinic cleanliness, opens and locks up clinic, delivers and retrieves instruments to and from sterilization, and sets up operatories. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum two years of dental assisting back office experience required.

Knowledge and Skills: Hand eye coordination, hand dexterity, and manual skills are required. Knowledgeable in digital radiographic procedures, equipment usage, taking and processing radiographs, and set up and breakdown of dark room procedures. Knowledgeable in four-handed dentistry procedures and dental material and their usage to avoid unnecessary waste of products. Basic assisting skills with strong hand dexterity in fingers and forearm. Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and X-ray license required. Dental Assistant Certification preferred. Minimum one of the following licenses is required: Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant (OMSA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Orthodontic Dental Assistant (ODA), or other equivalent license.

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