Dental Assistant - Float -Jurupa Valley

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside is seeking a Spanish bilingual Dental Assistant to join Riverside University Health System - Community Health Clinics. The role requires chairside support, digital x-ray processing, instrument preparation, and patient handling across multiple clinics with travel to sister sites in Riverside County.

The position includes duties such as record-keeping, scheduling, sterilization, and contributing to postoperative care, with a workweek Monday–Friday and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate from a provider approved by the American Heart Association.
• Possession of a valid Radiation Safety certificate issued by the California State Board of Dental Examiners.
• Completion of a California Dental Board approved course in the California Dental Practice Act.
• Completion of a California Dental Board approved infection control course.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists and oral surgeons; prepare instruments and patients for examinations and treatments.
• Take and process digital dental x-rays.
• Review and maintain patient records and schedule appointments in the PMIS.
• Sterilize instruments and assist with postoperative cleanup.
• Assist with appointment reminder calls and scheduling.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Chairside dental assistance

Education

Dental assistant program certificate

Job description

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About The Position

The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System - Community Health Clinics (CHC) has an opportunity for a Spanish Bilingual Dental Assistant. The position is located in Jurupa Valley (employees are required to be available to provide coverage at our sister clinics). Traveling is required.

Under close supervision, provides chairside assistance to dentists and oral surgeons; takes and processes digital X-rays; prepares instruments and patients for examinations and treatment; and performs other related duties as required.

The Dental Assistant is a journey-level classification and reports to an Assistant Nurse Manager, Healthcare Assistant Administrative Manager, or Dentist. Incumbents work under the technical guidance and supervision of oral surgeons and dentists and provide chairside assistance by preparing instruments and patients for examinations and treatments. The Dental Assistant class is further tasked with reviewing and maintaining patient records, taking and processing digital x-rays, sterilizing instruments, scheduling appointments, and performing postoperative cleanup.

Other essential duties include assisting with a ppointment reminder calls and scheduling patients.

Salary Range

$18.97 - $26.68 Hourly

$3,287.97 - $4,624.22 Monthly

$39,455.59 - $55,490.66 Annually

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System provides a wide range of primary and specialty care services across 13 Community Health Centers (CHCs) throughout Riverside County. As federally qualified health centers, the CHCs operate on a sliding fee scale to ensure that some of the county’s most vulnerable populations receive the care they need.

Whether it’s preventive care, chronic disease management, Express Care, Mobile Health, or integrated specialty and behavioral health services, our teams are made up of dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

If you’re committed to delivering compassionate care and eager to join a team that truly values community, connection, and making a meaningful difference, RUHS is the place for you!

Learn more about our Community Health Centers by visiting www.ruhealth.org

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Assist dentists and oral surgeons by preparing and arranging dental instruments, equipment, and medication; prepare local anesthetic syringes for the dentist.
• Prepare patients for treatment and examination; clean and sterilize instruments; perform post-operative cleanup.
• Take and process digital dental x-rays.
• Schedule appointments into the Patient Management Information System (PMIS), complete billing documents and data entry in the PMIS, and maintain dental records for all dental patients.
• Mix impression materials; instruct patients in proper practices of dental hygiene.

Option I

Education: Possession of a valid certificate of completion from an accredited dental assistant training program.

Option II

Experience: One year of providing chairside dental assistance to dentists and/or oral surgeons.

Other Requirements

• Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by a provider certified by the American Heart Association.
• Possession of a valid certificate of examination for Radiation Safety issued by the California State Board of Dental Examiners.
• Completion of a California Dental Board approved course in the California Dental Practice Act.
• A California Dental Board approved course in infection control.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Required Documentation

All required certificates and course completion documents listed above must be attached to your application at the time of submission. Applications submitted without the required documentation may not be considered for further review.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of Dental assistant procedures; principles and methods of sterilization; proper care and use of dental instruments, equipment, and materials.

Ability to: Take and process digital dental x-rays; learn basic operating room procedures necessary in oral surgery; comprehend and follow oral and written instructions; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations

The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

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