Dental Assistant

COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTERS INC•Vacaville, CA

1d•$24 - $28

About The Position

At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties. MISSON Working together to improve health and well-being in our communities. POSITION SUMMARY: The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in all aspects of dentistry. The Dental Assistant reports to the Office Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two years of Dental Assistant experience or Dental Assistant Program completion Diploma
Certified by the State of California to take Dental X-Rays
Current certification in basic life support
Ability to relate to low-income community residents
Knowledge of dental assistant principles and practices
Knowledge of procedures for taking dental x-rays
Knowledge of how to sterilize instruments
Knowledge of preventive oral health concepts
Skill in assisting dentist in four-handed dentistry
Knowledge of basic office management techniques
Knowledge dental equipment and instruments to assist in administering care
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Skill in maintaining records and recording examination and x-ray results
Skill in developing and maintaining clinic quality assurance
Skill in establish and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, dental staff and the public
Ability to maintain quality control standards
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Ability to communicate clearly

Responsibilities

Assists the Dentist in all phases of four-handed dentistry
Under general supervision, performs mouth-mirror inspections of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth
Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models
Places and removes rubber dams
Assures that operatories and equipment are maintained clean and organized for use
Sets-up tables and trays with necessary items and instruments
Sterilizes instruments as needed--autoclave & cold sterilization
Maintains inventory of all dental supplies
Assists the dentist and hygienist to provide special knowledge on the preventive aspect of oral health to center patients
Performs basic administrative office procedures
Records oral exams as directed by the dentist
Pours and trims models for diagnostic studies
Exposes, processes, and mounts radiographs
Aids in the presentation of post-operative instruction
Assists in the delivery of local anesthetic
Translate for the dentist as required
May be required to work weeknights and weekends
Performs other duties as assigned