Dental Assistant (28372)

Job DetailsJob Location: Colusa Dental - Colusa, CA 95932Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $23.61 - $27.60 HourlyPER DIEM POSITION - 

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the RDA Lead, the Dental Assistant supports dentists and dental hygienists by assisting with patient care, dental procedures, sterilization, and patient education. This role helps ensure efficient clinic flow while delivering high-quality, patient-centered dental services.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet, seat, and dismiss patients; maintain steady patient flow


Assist dentists and hygienists chairside during procedures


Take, scan, and transfer digital X-rays


Prepare treatment rooms; sterilize instruments and maintain clean operatories


Provide oral hygiene instruction and patient education


Perform permitted duties including impressions, topical fluoride application, suture removal, and pulp testing per regulations


Maintain dental equipment and assist with inventory and supply orders


Document care in electronic dental records (EDR)


Follow OSHA and infection control standards


Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and quality improvement activities


Travel to other clinic sites as needed

Qualifications:

High school diploma required


Dental Assistant certificate required


Current CPR certification


Dental assisting experience preferred


Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills


Ability to work well in a fast-paced clinical environment

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for most of the workday


Lift up to 40 lbs and push up to 100 lbs (on wheels)


Manual dexterity and visual acuity required


May be exposed to infectious diseases

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