Dental Assistant (RDA not required)

West County Health Centers, Inc. • Full-time • Sebastopol, California, United States • $22 / hour • 12h ago

West County Health Centers (WCHC) provides comprehensive and quality health care services to the communities of Western Sonoma County. We are a cohesive team of health care providers, support staff and volunteers dedicated to wellness, affordability, and excellence of care. Come and be a part of an amazing team!

JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Dental Assistant (DA) serves as a chairside dental assistant to the Dentist(s) or Dental Hygienist(s). Responsibilities include preparing operatory for patient treatment, taking digital dental radiographs, accurate recording and documentation of patient records, and educating patients on dental disease prevention. This position also provides emergency back-up telephone coverage, appointment scheduling and payment program documentation in front office.

Position is based out of Sebastopol, CA, but shifts at our Guerneville location are required. Schedule is 8:30am - 5:00pm.

*California Infection Control Certification required*

DUTIES

Provide chairside dental assistance
Setup, breakdown and disinfection of dental operatories and laboratory
Complete instrument processing/sterilization
Monitor and reinforce patient comfort
Take and pour dental impressions
Coordinate incoming and outgoing laboratory cases
Take digital radiographs
Track inventory control procedures and restock materials in dental operatories
Document procedures in patient electronic record
Maintain hand pieces, x-ray equipment, tray setups, autoclave
Provide emergency back-up telephone coverage, appointment scheduling and payment program documentation in front office
Facilitate and conduct visits via video technology to enhance care coordination and access to care.
Assist is the adoption and implementation of new technologies and activities that improve patient care and clinic efficiencies.
Promotes oral hygiene education and CAMBRA

REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from accredited Dental Assisting School preferred OR 2 years on the job experience.
Radiology license
Infection Control Course for Unlicensed Dental Assistants
Dental Board of CA accredited course of 8 hours Infection control
Dental Board of CA accredited course in Dental Practice act
Current BLS (CPR) certification

EXPERIENCE

Experience in a dental office or working with a dental clinic preferred
Dental practice management software knowledge (Dentrix, Dexis, and eCW Dental) preferred.
Knowledge of dental terminology is essential for effective communication with healthcare professionals.
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact positively with patients and staff alike.
Proficiency in using office software and electronic health record systems is beneficial.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to move freely about the office and carry light loads (up to 25 pounds)
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
Prolonged standing and/ or sitting required.
Ability to interface with electronic office equipment for extended periods of time.

We comply with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship, alienage, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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