Registered Dental Assistant Float (All Dental Sites)

Golden Valley Health CTRS • Turlock, CA

113d • $23 - $24

About The Position

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Float will have the responsibility for assisting the dentist. The Registered Dental Assistant reports directly to the supervising dentist. The RDA Float is required to travel on a regular basis to all GVHC sites. This position will support our 12 Dental Sites in Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties. Schedule is Mon - Fri, 7:45am - 4:30pm. Compensation: $23.57 - $24.75 an hour, plus daily $18.00 bonus for working scheduled days.

Requirements

• Current California Registered Dental Assistant Licensure.
• X-Ray Licensure.
• Knowledge of dental office procedures and terminology.
• GED or high school graduate.
• Bilingual Spanish/English as required for positions.
• Clerical and computer skills.
• Acceptable driving record, a valid CDL and liability vehicle insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Prepare tray set-up, sterile instruments.
• Pass and receive instruments.
• Mix cements, amalgam and impression materials.
• Oral evacuation and retraction.
• Seat, prepare, and dismiss patients.
• Receive and place telephone calls.
• Appointment control.
• Inventory control.
• Routine maintenance of equipment.
• Operatory preparation and clean-up.
• Oral hygiene instructions.
• Records management.
• Take blood pressure; take oral temperature.
• Develop and mount x-ray.
• Pour and trim diagnostic casts.
• Fabricate custom trays.
• Coronal polishing with State Board approved course.
• Temporary cementation and removal of temporary crowns.
• Size crowns and bands.
• Remove cement supra-gingivally.
• Place bases and liners on sound dentin.
• Test pulp vitality.
• Dry canals with absorbent points.
• Mouth mirror inspection of oral cavity.
• Place, wedge, and remove matrix.
• Topical application of fluoride.
• Remove sutures.
• Other duties as required.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED