Dental Assistant (Registered)

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

The Family Health Services Clinics of the Health and Social Services Department is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support chair-side procedures and patient preparation in Solano County. The role ensures high-quality dental care within a family-centered service context.

Qualifications include an RDA certificate and one year of relevant experience; education must meet GED/HS diploma standards. Modified schedules may be available and an HRS recruitment effort will fill multiple positions.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from High School or GED or a high school proficiency certificate.
• Experience: One (1) full year of full-time work experience as a dental assistant; completion of a required course may substitute for six months.
• Licensing/Certification: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certificate from the Board of Dental Examiners, State of California.

Responsibilities

• Assist a dentist or dental hygienist in chair-side functions such as application of topical agents, removal of dental dressings, and sutures.
• Prepare patients for treatment and examination.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RDA Certificate

Tools

None

Job description

The Family Health Services Clinics of the Health and Social Services Department is currently recruiting for Dental Assistant (Registered). The mission of Family Health Services (FHS) is to provide high-quality, comprehensive, accessible medical and dental care to support Solano County’s diverse community to live, learn and work with thriving health.

We are committed to improving the quality of life locally by providing exceptional medical services, tracking and preventing the spread of disease, and promoting health and safety through education and communication.

Our Services

• Full Family-Centered Medical Care
• Well Child Visits & Immunizations
• STD/HIV Testing & Treatment
• Work/School/Sports Physicals
• Women's Health Services
• Behavioral Health Care
• Diabetic Screening & Treatment
• Family Centered Dental Care

THE POSITION

The Dental Assistant (Registered) will be assisting a dentist or dental hygienist in chair-side functions such as application of topical agents, removal of dental dressings, and sutures. The incumbent will prepare patients for treatment and examination.

Modified work schedules may be available. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

Position Requirements

Education: Graduation from High School or General Education Diploma (GED) or a high school proficiency certificate.

Experience: One (1) full year of full-time work experience as a dental assistant that demonstrates possession of and competency in the requisite knowledge and abilities; completion of a required course on dental assistance may be substituted for six (6) months of the required experience. (This experience requirement is typically met by the RDA Certificate).

Licensing/Certification Requirements: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certificate from the Board of Dental Examiners, State of California.

Veteran's Preference Points

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons. Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

Applicants With Disabilities

Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [phone], business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.