Dental Assistant (Full-Time)

Shasta Cascade Health Centers•McCloud, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant supports the dental services operation at McCloud Healthcare Clinic, Inc. by assisting with clinical and radiography procedures and providing administrative and staff support. The position prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies according to established protocols and standards, and helps coordinate day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support. Under general or direct supervision of the Clinic’s supervising licensed dentist, the registered dental assistant may perform specified dental procedures, including oral-cavity inspections and charting, placement and removal of temporary dressings, selected restorative and orthodontic support tasks, coronal polishing, bleaching procedures, and taking bite registrations for diagnostic case-study models. The role also follows Clinic policies and procedures, provides service to clients, protects confidential information in accordance with HIPAA, and cares for Clinic equipment. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Regular travel is not expected, though occasional travel for training may be required.

Requirements

Two years of experience working in a related position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or the ability to become certified.
Verbal and written communication proficiency.
Ethical conduct, flexibility, initiative, ability to multitask, time management, organization, and attention to detail.
Customer service skills and sensitivity to client needs.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and uphold strict confidentiality requirements.
Familiarity with computer processes, including word-processing and spreadsheet programs.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including regularly talking and hearing, and frequently standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands and fingers.

Nice To Haves

Direct Dental Assistant experience is strongly preferred.
Ability to complete the Registered Dental Assistant Exam is preferred and recommended within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with dental and radiography procedures under the general or direct supervision of the supervising licensed dentist.
Prepare and maintain dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocols and standards.
Assist with day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support.
Inspect patients’ oral cavities with a mouth mirror and chart obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth.
Place and remove temporary sedative dressings; dry previously opened canals with absorbent points; and test pulp vitality.
Place bases and liners on sound dentin and remove excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth using a hand instrument or floss.
Size stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns, and bands; fabricate temporary crowns intra-orally; and assist with temporary crown cementation and removal.
Place post-extraction and periodontal dressings.
Apply bleaching agents and activate them with non-laser light-curing lights.
Take bite registrations for diagnostic models for case study only.
Perform coronal polishing and remove excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth under orthodontic treatment using an ultrasonic scaler.
Work as a team player to accomplish Clinic goals, follow Clinic policies and procedures, and report perceived needs for changes.
Provide a high level of service to clients and maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable HIPAA regulations.
Respect and properly use Clinic equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel occasionally for training if required; mileage for specified job-related errands or training travel in a personal vehicle is reimbursed as specified in the Employee Handbook.