Registered Dental Assistant

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 32,652 - 46,504; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) benefits

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Dental Assistant in San Luis Obispo, California. Responsibilities include providing chair-side assistance during procedures, performing x-rays, and maintaining the clinic's cleanliness and inventory. An Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology and experience in a dental practice are required. The position offers medical, dental, vision benefits, and tuition assistance among other perks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment with dental decisions in a correctional healthcare environment.
• Must maintain CPR certification and state-mandated certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
• Perform intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.
• Maintain dental equipment and supplies.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

X-ray procedures

Inventory management

Cleanliness and sanitation

Dental screenings

Education

Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology

Job description

Dental Assistant

Compensation Information: $28.73 - $28.73 / hour

Key Responsibilities

• Provides chair‑side assistance during dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes restorative materials as needed
• Performs intra‑oral and extra‑oral x‑rays, develops and mounts x‑ray films
• Maintains x‑ray, processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s) according to specifications
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, orders supplies and ensures set up of trays for patients
• Completes daily instrument count sheet, performs dental screenings, and maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the dental clinic through careful practices

Education

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school

Experience

• Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant
• Must demonstrate consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment

Licenses/Certifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification
• Must attain and maintain all state‑mandated certifications or trainings

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) benefits
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

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