Base Pay: $21.00 - $27.20 / hour
JOB SUMMARY
Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitoring and reinforcing patient comfortPerform duties as outlined in COMDA allowed for RDA with appropriate supervisory level.Taking Blood pressure readingChart documentation as instructed by providerPatient education (Hygiene instruction, Post Op instruction) as directed by Dental ProviderPatient health history review and prophylactic coverage statusCompletion of Lab RX as instructed by providerTake Impressions for Diagnostic and Opposing ModelsApply Non-Aerosol and Non-Caustic Topical AgentsRemove Post Extraction and Periodontal dressingsPlacement of Elastic Orthodontic SeparatorsRemove Orthodontic SeparatorsHold Anterior MatricesRemove SuturesApply topical Fluoride after Scaling and PolishPlace and remove Rubber Dams.Place Wedge and remove Matrices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of current dental principles. CPR Certificate. X-Ray License. Ability to read, write, understand and spell English and medical terminology correctly. Basic Computer proficiency in Windows environment Typing 35 WPM.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent. Registered Dental Assistant through the Dental Board of CA.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in Dental care facility. College Degree. Sealant Certificate. Bilingual (Spanish) skills.
BENEFITS
Competitive WagesMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance403 (b) Retirement Plan with matching employer contributionLong-term Disability coverageAccidental Death and DismembermentLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid VacationPaid HolidaysCME with stipendEmployee Assistance ProgramJury Duty PayBereavement PayHealth Club Membership DiscountsPrescription Discount Program529 College Savings PlanEducational ReimbursementFree subscription based App for Meditation and SleepFree Teledoc service for benefit eligible employees