Dental Assistant (Los Banos Dental) - Golden Valley Health Centers - California, 93635

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

California, 93635

Job Description

The Dental Assistant will have the responsibility for assisting the Dentist. The Dental Assistant reports to the supervising Dentist and Dental Office Manager.
This position will work at our Los Banos Dental Clinic. Schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:45am- 4:30pm
Compensation: $21.95 - $23.05 per hour
Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits including Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages; Dental; Vision; 403(b) with match, FSA plans, gym discounts, and so much more!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Prepare tray and sterilize instrument set-ups.
Pass and receive instruments.
Mix cements, amalgam and impression materials.
Oral evacuation and retraction.
Seat, prepare, and dismiss patients.
Receive/place telephone calls, when receptionist not available.
Appointment control.
Inventory control.
Routine maintenance of equipment.
Operatory preparation and clean-up.
Oral hygiene instruction.
Records Management.
Take blood pressure; take oral temperature.
Develop and trim diagnostic casts.
Pour and trim diagnostic casts.
Fabricate custom trays.
Take x-rays, develop and mount.
Other duties and/or special projects as required.

Min. Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE: Dental office procedures and terminology.
SKILLS: Current California Registered Dental Assistant Licensure. X-Ray Licensure.
ABILITY TO: Perform dental offices procedures as assigned.
Physical Demands
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels). Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must have high manual texterity. Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting/turning, fingering and feeling.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually average.
Education/Experience Requirements

Current Dental Assistant Certificate
X-Ray License
Dental office procedures and terminology
GED or High school graduate
Clerical and computer skills



Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.95 - $23.05 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
403(b)
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Gym membership
Health insurance
License reimbursement
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Pet insurance
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Wellness program

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

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