Registered Dental Assistant (Hanshaw Dental)

Golden Valley Health Centers • Modesto, CA

7h • $24 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dental Assistant will have the responsibility for assisting the dentist. The Registered Dental Assistant reports directly to the supervising dentist. This position will work out of the Hanshaw Dental Clinic. Schedule is Monday- Friday, working from 7:45am - 4:30pm.

Requirements

• Current California Registered Dental Assistant Licensure.
• X-Ray Licensure.
• CPR/BLS Card Certified by American Heart Association
• Dental office procedures and terminology.
• GED or High school graduate.
• Clerical and computer skills.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED