Dental Assistant - Napa County

OLE Health • Napa, CA

3d • $27 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant provides quality patient care and services by assisting dentists and other staff with patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The role supports efficient patient flow through timely, accurate, and professional interactions and assists with dental procedures, radiography, instrument cleaning and sterilization, and preparation of trays and materials. The position may require travel between sites and is based at the South Napa and North Napa campuses. OLE Health is an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with an electronic health record system.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proof of completion of a board-approved Radiation Safety, California Dental Practice Act, and 8-hour Infection Control course.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel between sites if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Dental Assistant or related experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform four-handed dental assisting for preventive, restorative, endodontic, oral surgery, pediatric, and fixed and removable prosthodontic procedures for patients of all ages.
• Perform duties permitted for a Dental Assistant as delegated by the dentist and allowed by applicable California Dental Board regulations.
• Use appropriate PPE and maintain clean-to-dirty sterilization workflow to prevent contamination.
• Escort patients to the dental chair and prepare them for treatment while providing a positive customer service experience.
• Prepare procedure trays and follow rooming workflows accurately and efficiently.
• Operate dental radiography equipment to obtain diagnostic oral radiographs when qualified and as recommended by the provider.
• Collect medical and dental histories, intraoral and extraoral photographs, and study models as needed.
• Take intraoral impressions for non-prosthodontic appliances.
• Place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices under direct supervision.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions, preventive dental education, and post-operative instructions under dentist supervision.
• Support incoming and outgoing laboratory cases with appropriate documentation.
• Clean, sterilize, and disinfect operatory instruments according to department policy and OSHA guidelines; safely transport dirty instruments for processing.
• Follow policies and procedures, including OSHA universal precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Materials standards.
• Support dental charting and documentation in patients’ electronic medical records as directed by the dentist.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with department policy and HIPAA guidelines.
• Stock operatories, inventory supplies, report low inventory to the supervisor, and check material expiration dates.
• Monitor and operate dental equipment, report issues, and troubleshoot as appropriate.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly equipment maintenance.
• Recognize and complete needed duties independently, set priorities, and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Follow established radiation safety protocols.
• Comply with health center and department workplace policies.
• Attend and participate in required meetings, trainings, and educational programs.
• Support department goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer covers 90% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums.
• 18 days of PTO (vacation and sick).
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 2% employer match when the employee contributes 4%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per calendar year for part-time and full-time employees, prorated by full-time equivalent.
• Life and accidental insurance coverage.
• Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA options.

What This Job Offers

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