Dental Assistant 2

Loma Linda University Health • San Bernardino, CA

2d

About The Position

The Dental Assistant 2 performs chair side assisting of undergrad students and graduate students with dental procedures and patient management. Maintains clinic cleanliness, opens and locks up clinic, delivers and retrieves instruments to and from sterilization, and sets up operatories. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of dental assisting back office experience required.
• Hand eye coordination, hand dexterity, and manual skills are required.
• Knowledgeable in digital radiographic procedures, equipment usage, taking and processing radiographs, and set up and breakdown of dark room procedures.
• Knowledgeable in four-handed dentistry procedures and dental material and their usage to avoid unnecessary waste of products.
• Basic assisting skills with strong hand dexterity in fingers and forearm.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality.
• Able to use computer and software programs necessary to the position.
• Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
• Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies.
• Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
• Able to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate.
• Able to accept direction.
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone.
• Able to think critically.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to perform basic math functions.
• Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Able to problem solve.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload.
• Able to recall information with accuracy.
• Able to pay close attention to detail.
• Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care.
• Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
• Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care.
• Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position.
• Able to discern temperature variances through touch.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association and X-ray license required.
• Minimum one of the following licenses is required: Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant (OMSA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Orthodontic Dental Assistant (ODA), or other equivalent license.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language proficiency preferred.
• Dental Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs chair side assisting of undergrad students and graduate students with dental procedures and patient management.
• Maintains clinic cleanliness.
• Opens and locks up clinic.
• Delivers and retrieves instruments to and from sterilization.
• Sets up operatories.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed