Dental Assistant 2

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Dental Assistant 2, responsible for chairside assisting during procedures and managing clinic tasks. This role requires a high school diploma, dental assisting experience, and relevant certifications, ensuring exceptional patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs chairside assisting for dental procedures.
• Maintains clinic cleanliness and manages instruments.
• Delivers and retrieves instruments to/from sterilization.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Communication in English

Digital radiographic procedures

Troubleshooting skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description

Job Summary: The Dental Assistant 2 performs chairside assisting of undergraduate and graduate students with dental procedures and patient management. Maintains clinic cleanliness, opens and locks up the 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:

Requires hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and knowledge of digital radiographic procedures, equipment usage, radiograph processing, and darkroom setup. Familiar with four-handed dentistry, dental materials, and waste minimization. Must have basic assisting skills, good communication in English (Spanish preferred), computer literacy, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Must be able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care, hear sufficiently, see adequately, and discern temperature variances.

Licensures and Certifications:

Current BLS certification and X-ray license required. Dental Assistant Certification preferred. Must hold at least one of the following licenses: OMSA, RDA, CDA, ODA, or equivalent.

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About Us

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values include compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork, and wholeness.

About The Team

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist faith-based institution. Candidates must embrace our mission and values.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We offer accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For assistance, contact Human Resources at [phone].

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