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Community Medical Centers, Inc.

Dental Assistant

Community Medical Centers, Inc., Tracy, California, us, 95378

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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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