Dental Assistant Float (All Dental Sites)

Golden Valley Health Centers • Turlock, CA

53d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant (DA) Float provides assistance to the dentist and dental department in various aspects of patient care. The DA Float is required to travel on a regular basis to all GVHC sites, supporting all 12 Dental Clinics in Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties. This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday - Friday, working from 7:45 am - 4:30 pm.

Requirements

• Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• General computer skills.
• Ability to independently perform dental procedures.
• Document patient information in the electronic medical record.
• Take and pass dental assistant educational courses as required by the state of California.
• Accommodate changes in daily and hourly schedules; travel to all sites is required, including during the workday.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current California certification in radiography.
• Current CPR certification – American Heart Association, Basic Life Support.
• Acceptable driving record, a valid CDL and liability vehicle insurance required.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of dental assistant experience preferred.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tray set-up, sterilize instruments.
• Pass and receive instruments.
• Mix cements, amalgam and impression materials.
• Oral evacuation and retraction.
• Seat, prepare, and dismiss patients.
• Receive/place telephone calls.
• Appointment control.
• Inventory control.
• Routine maintenance of equipment.
• Operatory preparation and clean-up.
• Oral hygiene instruction.
• Chart patient’s health care information.
• Take patient’s blood pressure and oral temperature.
• Develop and trim diagnostic casts.
• Pour and trim diagnostic casts.
• Fabricate custom trays.
• Take radiographs.

Benefits

• Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) with match
• FSA plans
• Gym discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED