California Jobs is hiring: Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant in Sunnyvale

Overview

Profession: Dental Assistant
Specialty: Dental Assistant
Job Type: Travel

Job Details

Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 40

• LOCATION: Paradise Skyway Dental
• Day Shift 4/10's Mon-Thus 0700-1730
• Must have 2+ years' experience
• Experience with a fast-paced office and denture cases
• Experience in a Rural Health Clinic (RHC) but not required
• Need Sealant certification

Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provides appropriate oral health services to patients and families. Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for dentist's use.
• Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures including, but not limited to, taking/developing dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment. Prepares treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.
• Greets and prepares patients for treatment.
• Exposes, develops and mounts dental radiographs. Assists the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.
• Conducts work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines. Records medical and dental histories and vital signs, and treatment information of patient.
• Participates in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals. Provides patient education materials. Maintains an appropriate office environment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience:
  • High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
  • Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in state of practice: Required
  • Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
  • Coronal Polish license: Required
  • Sealant license: Required
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.