Registered Dental Assistant - Brimhall CHC

Clinica Sierra Vista•Bakersfield, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1. We're looking for someone to join our team as a Registered Dental Assistant who: Under the Direct supervision of a dentist, which means supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who must be physically present in the treatment facility during the performance of those procedures. The duty must be performed pursuant to the order, control and full professional responsibility of the supervising dentist. Such procedures must be checked and approved by the supervising dentist prior to dismissal of the patient from the office of said dentist.

Requirements

Must possess both California license for Registered Dental Assistant and sealant certificate.
Possession of State Radiological Certification
Must adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista’s employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid exemption request for subsequent approval.
Graduation from high school.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience is preferred
Preferably bilingual in English and Spanish.
Willingness to participate in expanded duty program as such program becomes operational.
Desire to work closely with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

Dental Assistant will be proficient in four handed dentistry.
Assist the dentist in all aspects of chairside assisting. These duties include but not limited to: Draping and seating the patient in dental chair. Placing proper tray set up and developing room preparation. Will confirm all treatment is recorded in the chart and all the necessary information of the patient visit is indicated on route slips.
Operate Dental radiography equipment
Apply topical agents
Remove dressings
Must be an active and enthusiastic team member.
Will fill in as Dental Receptionist to answer telephone calls, route and assist incoming patients and any other tasks as designated.
Follows Infection Control policies
Follows sterilization protocols, and consistently demonstrates adherence to the sterilization process.
Perform other work related duties as required. Please see attachment for full job description.