Dental Assistant I - ARMC*

San Bernardino County; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, CA, seeks a Dental Assistant I to support dental professionals in patient care. Responsibilities include maintaining records, supplies, and equipment; assisting the dentist at chair side; taking and developing dental X-rays; educating patients on oral hygiene and prophylaxis; sterilizing instruments and arranging equipment; and scheduling patient appointments.

The ideal candidate will hold a California Registered Dental Assistant license, Coronal

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Registered Dental Assistant license by the CA Board of Dental Examiners.
• Must possess Coronal Polishing certification.
• Must hold Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update dental records, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist the dentist at chair side.
• Take and develop dental x-rays for diagnostics.
• Instruct patients in proper dental hygiene and prophylaxis.
• Sterilize, care for and arrange dental instruments and accessories.
• Make appointments for patients.

Skills

Clinical dental assisting

Patient education

Chair-side support

Communication

Education

Registered Dental Assistant license (CA)

Coronal Polishing certification

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Dental charting system

Job description

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) – Dental Assistant I

Dental Assistant I who will provide technical assistance to dental professionals in the treatment of patients. Duties include maintaining and updating dental records, supplies, and equipment; assist the dentist at chair side; take and develop dental x-rays for diagnostic purposes; instruct patients in proper practices of dental hygiene and prophylaxis; sterilize, care for and arrange dental instruments, equipment, and accessories and make appointments for patients.

Official County Title: Dental Assistant I

For more information, refer to the County's job description.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.

To learn more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit: www.arrowheadregional.org

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

Conditions of Employment

Pre‑Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, drug test, verification of employment history and education.

Certification: Applicants chosen for this position must possess a valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Candidates must meet ALL of the following:

• LICENSE: Possession of a current license as a Registered Dental Assistant by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners.
• EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience (full‑time equivalent) performing clinical dental assistant duties which includes oral health education, charting of decayed, missing and/or filled teeth, and instructing patients on proper oral hygiene and proper nutritional habits.
• CERTIFICATION: Must possess a Coronal Polishing certification AND a current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

The ideal candidate will possess at least three (3) years of experience as a licensed Dental Assistant.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference:

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.