Community Medical Centers, Inc.
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.
Job Details: Job Location: CMC Tracy Dental - Tracy, CA. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: High School. Salary Range: $22.11 - $24.06 Hourly.
MISSON 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 Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in all aspects of dentistry. The Dental Assistant reports to the Office Manager.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Assists the Dentist in all phases of four‑handed dentistry
Under general supervision, performs mouth‑mirror inspections of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth
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
Translate for the dentist as required
May be required to work weeknights and weekends
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED
Two years of Dental Assistant experience or Dental Assistant Program completion Diploma
Certified by the State of California to take Dental X‑Rays
Current certification in basic life support
Ability to relate to low‑income community residents
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 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 developing and maintaining clinic quality assurance
Skill in establish 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.
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Job Details: Job Location: CMC Tracy Dental - Tracy, CA. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: High School. Salary Range: $22.11 - $24.06 Hourly.
MISSON 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 Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in all aspects of dentistry. The Dental Assistant reports to the Office Manager.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Assists the Dentist in all phases of four‑handed dentistry
Under general supervision, performs mouth‑mirror inspections of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth
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
Translate for the dentist as required
May be required to work weeknights and weekends
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED
Two years of Dental Assistant experience or Dental Assistant Program completion Diploma
Certified by the State of California to take Dental X‑Rays
Current certification in basic life support
Ability to relate to low‑income community residents
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 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 developing and maintaining clinic quality assurance
Skill in establish 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.
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