Registered Dental Assistant at COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTERS INC

Description

At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties.

MISSION

Working together to improve health and well-being in our communities.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits options for full-time employees
• Flexible spending account for medical expenses
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance program
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurances
• 403(b) retirement saving plan with company match
• 10 paid sick days/12 Holidays/Vacations days vary on position
• In Shape Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and diverse environment

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Dental Assistant is responsible for assist­ing the dentist in all aspects of dentistry, and performing extra-oral duties or functions under the general or direct supervision of the dentist.  This position reports directly to the Dental Clinic Manager.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization. 
• Assists the Dentist in all phases of four-handed den­tistry.
• Under general supervision, perform mouth-mirror inspec­tion of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvi­ous lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth.
• Under general supervision, does placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings; and treatment of dry canals, previously opened by the supervising dentist, with absorbent points, tests pulp vitality, places bases and liners on sound denti, removes excess from supra gingival surfaces of teeth, sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands, and removes orthodontic bands, and performs coronal polishing.
• Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.
• Places and removes rubber dams.
• Assures that operatories and equipment are maintained, clean and organized for use.
• Sets up tables and trays with necessary items and instruments.
• Sterilizes instruments as needed--autoclave & cold sterilization.
• Maintains inventory of all dental supplies
• Assists the dentist and hygienist to provide special knowledge on the preventive aspect of oral health to center pa­tients.
• Performs basic administrative office procedures.
• Records oral exams as directed by the dentist
• Pours and trims models for diagnostic studies.
• Exposes, processes, and mounts radiographs.
• Aids in the presentation of post-operative instruction.
• Assists in the delivery of local anesthetic.
• Translates for the dentist as required
• May be required to work weeknights and weekends
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant by the Board of Dental Examiners of the State of California and completion of an accredited dental assistant program, and at least six (6) months of experience working in a dental office
• Current certification in basic life support
• Ability to relate to low-income community residents

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of dental assistant principles and practices
• Knowledge of procedures for taking dental x-rays
• Knowledge of how to sterilize instruments
• Knowledge of preventive oral health concepts
• Skill in assisting dentist in four-handed dentistry
• Knowledge of basic office management techniques
• Knowledge of dental equipment and instruments to assist in administering care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Skill in maintaining records and recording examination and x-ray results
• Skill in coronal polishing, treating dry canals, placing bases and liners on sound dentin, sizing of stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands, and temporary cementing and removal of temporary crowns and orthodontic bands
• Skill in developing and maintaining clinic quality assurance
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work­ing relationships with patients, dental staff and the public
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies.  Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 25 pounds.  Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, type at 25 wpm, operate a calculator, telephone, copier, and such other office equipment as necessary.  Vision must be correctable to 20/40 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an office environment within a clinic setting. Involves frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with upset people.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, or duties required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Community Medical Centers. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.

Community Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is CMC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, national origin, race (including hair texture and hairstyle), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.