What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant/RDA (Lakeport, CA) position at Mendocino Community Health Clinic?
Job Type
Full-time
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.
If you're a CA licensed Registered Dental Assistant or not yet licensed, but a graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant program, this could be the position for you!Working side by side with our skilled Dentists and caring Hygienists, you'll be part of a team that exudes positivity and professionalism. We believe in enjoying our work while delivering exceptional dental care to our valued patients.
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 :
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Salary Description
21 to $30 an hour, DOE & Current Licensing
Salary : $21 - $30
