Temporary Dental Assistant/RDA

Description

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 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. 

The best part about working as a Dental Assistant at our clinic is the team. When working in such close proximity to Dentists you want them to enjoy their work, make excellent clinical decisions, and have a compassionate chair-side manner. Our team is like that!  

The length of the assignment is between 6 and 12 months, and we will provide you with plenty of notice before it ends. 

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 Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• CPR Certificate
• X-ray License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a dental office, utilizing an electronic health record (EHR)
• Bilingual, English/Spanish, Fluent