- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Dublin, CA
Job Description
Company Description:
Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.
Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring equitable access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, language proficiency, sexual orientation, cultural background, living situation, or insurance coverage.
Job 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.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current California RDA license and/or Certified by the State of California to take dental x-rays preferred.
English/Spanish bilingual preferred.
Knowledge of dental assistant principles and practices.
Knowledge of procedures for taking dental x-rays.
Knowledge of how to sterilize instruments.
Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
Skill in assisting dentist in four-handed dentistry.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Skill in establish and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, dental staff and the public.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Assists the Dentist in all phases of four-handed dentistry.
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.
Records oral exams as directed by the dentist.
Pours and trims models for diagnostic studies.
Aids in the presentation of post-operative instruction.
May be required to work week nights and weekends.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Partial educational reimbursement.
12 paid holidays.
Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
Employee discount programs.
Colleague Referral Bonus Program.
Connect with Axis:
Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health
Annual Gratitude Report: https://issuu.com/axiscommunityhealth/docs/gratitudereport2024
Physical, Cognitive, and Environmental Working Conditions:
Work is normally performed in a typical clinic office work environment (and, in some cases, telecommuting sites). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position if the accommodation request does not cause an undue hardship.
Physical: Occasionally required to carry/lift/push/pull/move up to 20lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, reaching over the shoulder, reaching over the head, reaching outward, sitting, walking on various surfaces, standing, and bending. Occasional travel to other Axis health centers and other occasional travel will be required.
Equipment: Frequently required to use repetitive motion of hands and feet to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, copier, and other office equipment for extended periods.
Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and signage. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly, understand normal communication, and be understood. Must be able to see clearly and have the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they actually are.
Cognitive: Must be able to analyze the information being received, count accurately, concentrate and focus on the given task, summarize the information being received, accurately interpret written data, synthesize information from multiple sources, write summaries as needed, interpret written or verbal instructions, and recognize social or professional behavioral cues.
Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments. Rare exposure to dust and loud noises.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Axis Community Health is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please contact HR@axishealth.org for assistance.
Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity.
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