Dental Assistant

Nature and Scope

Under direct supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant will prepare patients for examination or treatment and make sure that the patients are relaxed and comfortable.  Assures that all needed supplies, instruments and equipment are ready.  May also do clerical duties such as making appointments, case record maintenance, billing and payment functions, and handle patient’s dental insurance.

 

Location

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

 

Compensation

Compensation Philosophy:

• We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate staff for 30 years of relevant experience. 

Compensation Range:

• $22.10 - $ 31.51 / hour

 

Job Status / Shift Information

Full-time 

 

Qualifications

Education: 

• Current CPR card required.
• CA Dental Board Approved Radiation Safety Certification, Infection Control Certification, and CA Dental Practice Act Certification are all required; or willing to enroll in program with completion date set.
• Must be willing to obtain Infection Control certification within first 12 months of employment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients.
• Knowledge of current dental assistant practices and procedures.
• Must have knowledge of alphabetical filing system.
• Must have sufficient knowledge of verbal and English comprehension and expression to communicate clearly with callers, visitors and staff.
• Must be able to perform simple addition and subtraction, and read and copy numbers accurately.

Must meet physical requirements as stated on job description addendum

 

Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares dental clinic operatory for each patient visit. (i.e. Cleans and sterilizes instruments; lubricates hand pieces; ensures asepsis; ensures supplies on hand and organized.
• Manages patient flow. (i.e. greets patients, escorts to treatment area; advises reception staff at times to accept emergency patients; escorts patients to billing/rescheduling area)
• Prepares patients for dental procedures. (i.e. drapes patient appropriately for procedures to be done; ensures instruments and supplies are ready for procedure)
• Assists Dentist at chairside. (i.e. Mixing compounds for fillings; manipulating a suction instrument to keep the patient’s mouth clear; handing instruments to the dentist.)
• Ensures proper disposal of biohazardous materials.

 

Benefits / Perks

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Child Care:

• PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org.

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to l