Dental Assistant (Outpatient) Day Shift, Per Diem

Adventist Health • Clearlake, CA

5d

About The Position

Assist the supervising dentist and Registered Dental Assistants with procedures within the scope of a Dental Assistant.
This position is represented by RCHEA.

Requirements

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School graduate or GED required
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current CPR Certification
• Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital
• Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Applies fluoride coating to teeth.
• Assists in daily office functions such as answering phones, making appointments, registering patients and breaking down charts at the end of the day.
• Assists in the scheduling of dental patients.
• Examines orthodontic appliances.
• Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Pours, trims, and polishes study casts.
• Prepares patient for treatment.
• Selects and hands instruments to the dentist during dental procedures.
• Sets up the instrument trays used for each procedure.
• Sterilizes and disinfects dental instruments, equipment and operatories between patients.
• Suctions the patient’s mouth.
• Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees