Per Diem Dental Assistant — Weekday Rural Clinic

Eastern Plumas District Hospital; Portola (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Plumas District Hospital seeks a per diem Dental Assistant for our new state-of-the-art dental clinic, open Monday through Thursday with no weekends. You will perform chair-side duties, prepare materials, sterilize equipment, and take intra-oral x-rays under the dentist's direction in a rewarding rural hospital environment.

The ideal candidate has radiology training and a California license, HIPAA knowledge, strong English communication, and a commitment to high standards of infection

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1-2 years medical/clinical experience preferred.
• Must have Radiology training and license.
• Must complete California Dental Board certificate of completion of 8 hour Infection Control.
• Command of the English language and ability to communicate clearly to callers, visitors, patients, and all other staff members.
• Understanding of HIPAA and confidentiality issues as they relate to patient documents and communications.
• Interpret basic patient needs and ensure patient comfort with compassion and empathy.
• Dental Practices Act compliance for the State of CA.
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license with good driving record and proof of insurance.
• Must be able to use a computer and basic tasks (Word, Excel, email).

Responsibilities

• Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the exam chairs.
• Assists the dentist chair-side as required or directed.
• Promotes good dental and general health through patient education on home care.
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment per infection control procedures.
• Review health history and complete forms with signatures.
• Assume expanded duties as delegated by the dentist.
• Familiarize the patient with the dental visit and provide support and compassion as needed.
• Review daily schedule to set up trays and instruments.

Skills

Radiology training

English communication

Compassion and empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Eastern Plumas District Hospital seeks a per diem Dental Assistant for our new state-of-the-art dental clinic, open Monday through Thursday with no weekends. You will perform chair-side duties, prepare materials, sterilize equipment, and take intra-oral x-rays under the dentist's direction in a rewarding rural hospital environment.

The ideal candidate has radiology training and a California license, HIPAA knowledge, strong English communication, and a commitment to high standards of infection