Float Registered Dental Assistant - Comprehensive Care Center

Clinica Sierra Vista; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking a Float Registered Dental Assistant to support comprehensive care across our sites in Bakersfield, CA. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist and provide chairside assistance, radiography, infection control, and administrative support as needed.

The role requires active California RDA licensure with a sealant certificate, state radiological certification, and a willingness to participate in expanded duties.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience preferred.
• California license for Registered Dental Assistant and sealant certificate.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Willingness to participate in expanded duty program as it becomes operational.
• Desire to work closely with patients and staff.
• High school graduation is required.
• State Radiological Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist in all aspects of chairside helping.
• Draping and seating patients; prepare trays and rooms.
• Operate dental radiography equipment.
• Apply topical agents and remove dressings.
• Follow infection control and radiology policies.
• Fill in as dental receptionist when needed.
• Adhere to sterilization procedures and HIPAA policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Two years experience

Education

High school graduation

California RDA license and sealant certificate

State Radiological Certification

Job description

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Float Registered Dental Assistant - Comprehensive Care Center

Full Time Regular Bakersfield, CA, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 4597

Salary Range: $26.00 To $30.50 Hourly

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.

Why work for us?

• Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Float Registered Dental Assistant who:

Under the Direct supervision of a dentist, which means supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who must be physically present in the treatment facility during the performance of those procedures. The duty must be performed pursuant to the order, control and full professional responsibility of the supervising dentist. Such procedures must be checked and approved by the supervising dentist prior to dismissal of the patient from the office of said dentist.

Essential Functions

• Dental Assistant will be proficient in four handed dentistry.
• Assist the dentist in all aspects of chairside assisting. These duties include but not limited to:
• Draping and seating the patient in dental chair. Placing proper tray set up and developing room preparation. Will confirm all treatment is recorded in the chart and all the necessary information of the patient visit is indicated on route slips.
• Operate Dental radiography equipment
• Apply topical agents
• Remove dressings
• Must be an active and enthusiastic team member.
• Will fill in as Dental Receptionist to answer telephone calls, route and assist incoming patients and any other tasks as designated.
• Follows Infection Control policies
• Follows HIPPA Policies
• Follows Radiology Policies
• Follows sterilization protocols and consistently demonstrates adherence to the sterilization process.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications

• Two years’ experience is preferred
• MustpossessbothCalifornialicenseforRegisteredDentalAssistantandsealantcertificate.
• PreferablybilingualinEnglishandSpanish.
• Willingnesstoparticipateinexpandeddutyprogramassuchprogrambecomesoperational.
• Desiretoworkcloselywithpatientsandstaff.
• Graduationfromhighschool.
• Possession of State Radiological Certification

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions.

As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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