What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant/RDA (Lakeport, CA) position at MCHC Health Centers?
Description
The best part about working as a Dental Assistant at our clinic is the team. When working in such close proximity to Dentists and Hygienists, you want them to enjoy their work, make excellent clinical decisions, and have a compassionate chair-side manner. Our team is like that! Our staff works diligently to ensure: Timely room turnover, friendly rooming of patients, and efficient procedure support.
Primary Duties Include:
- Provides all Dental Assistant duties legally allowed by the Dental Board of California. Ensures applicable procedures are performed according to instructions by a licensed dentist.
- Provides chairside and other clinically related support for dental providers, within your scope.
- Demonstrates ability to take impressions for models and denture appliances. Places and removes rubber dams or other isolation devises,
- Ensures the safety and comfort of patients at MCHC during rooming, exam, and treatment by asking questions, assessing body language, and communicating impressions to the dentist.
- Acts as liaison between patient and provider by discussion treatment plans and needs.
- Provides patient education in the areas of proper teeth and gum care.
- Prepares rooms, ensuring a safe environment for patient visits by infection prevention standards including cleaning and disinfecting and placing plastic barriers over high touch surfaces.
- Utilizes infection prevention techniques including handwashing and personal protective equipment (PPE), and complies with all precautionary standards, during each patient visit.
- Demonstrates acquired knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, codes, and provider preferences.
- Completes all required trainings and attends department meetings.
Benefits Offered:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- 401k Match
- Flexible Spending Account
- And more...
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- CPR Certificate
- X-ray License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coronal Polish Certificate
- California Register Dental Assistant (RDA) License
- Experience working in a dental office, utilizing an electronic health record (EHR)
- Bilingual, English/Spanish, Fluent
Salary : $21 - $30
