Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (Outpatient), Full-time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Adventist Health Sonora is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide oral hygiene and preventive services under a dentist's direction. You will evaluate patient needs, prepare materials, and assist with restorations.

Requirements include high school/GED, preferred associate degree, CPR/BLS; RDAEF licensure, Radiation Safety, Coronal Polish, Sealant licenses; two years’ experience preferred. This is a full-time day shift position in Sonora, CA.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED required.
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred.
• Two years' dental assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preliminary evaluation of the patient's oral health, including charting and evaluations.
• Sizes and fits endodontic master points and accessory points; cements them as needed.
• Takes final impressions for tooth-borne removable and permanent restorations; finishes and adjusts restorations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Job description

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary

Provides oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients. Evaluates and assesses provision of services. Performs extended function procedures safely in compliance with regulations under the direction of a dentist. Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for use.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' dental assistant experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (RDAEF) licensure in state of practice: Required
• Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
• Coronal Polish license: Required
• Sealant license: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Conducts preliminary evaluation of the patient's oral health, including (but not limited to) charting, intraoral and extra-oral evaluation of soft tissue, classifying occlusion, and myofunctional evaluation.
• Sizes and fits endodontic master points and accessory points. Cements endodontic master points and accessory points.
• Takes final impressions for tooth-borne removable prosthesis. Places, contours, finishes and adjusts all direct restorations.
• Polishes and contours existing amalgam restorations. Adjusts and cements permanent indirect restorations. Performs cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures.
• Takes final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 71554
Job Category : Technologist
Posting Date : 2026-08-28T14:19:29+00:00
Job Shift : Day Shift
Locations :
Sonora, CA, United States
Assignment Category : Full-time regular
Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $30.01 to $41.16. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
Hiring Department : Dental
Shift Length : 8 Hours