Community Medical Centers, Inc.
CMC Tracy Dental - Tracy, CA 95376 Overview
Salary Range:
$24.93 - $26.40 Hourly
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level:
High School
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
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.
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$24.93 - $26.40 Hourly
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level:
High School
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
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.
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