Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
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Job Description
The Plus Group is partnering with a trusted healthcare organization located in the TriValley dedicated to providing equitable highquality patient care to diverse communities. We are seeking aDental Assistanton temporary to possible basis.
Responsibilities:
- Assists the Dentist in all phases of fourhanded dentistry.
- Ensures that each operatory is set up in a consistent and agreedupon manner.
- Dental Assistant works with dentists hygienists and other assistants to ensure smooth and efficient patient flow through the dental clinic.
- Ensures that all lab cases are ready and pulled for the following day.
- Dental Assistant follows the established maintenance schedule for all dental equipment (including handpieces); schedule service calls if repairs/maintenance are needed.
- Provide chairside assistance as scheduled.
- Maintain all clinical equipment and update documentation as required.
- Assist dentists with examination and treatment of patients.
- Report any incidents clinical concerns or changes to the Chief Dental Officer immediately.
- May be required to work weeknights and weekends.
- Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
- Dental Assistant may be required to perform other related duties responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience as a Dental Assistant with knowledge of dental principles and practices.
- Certified by the State of California to take dental xrays is preferred.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Knowledge of dental assistant principles and practices.
- Knowledge of dental materials storage handling and applications.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Knowledge of procedures for taking dental xrays.
- Knowledge of how to sterilize instruments.
- Skill in assisting dentist in fourhanded dentistry.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
- Excellent customer service with the ability to train others and adjust to different learning and communication styles.
- Maintains confidentiality within the workplace with all written and verbal communications pertaining to patients staff and community operations.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems with the ability to effectively navigate and enter data into an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Basic understanding of computers and software utilized in a dental care setting.
Pay & Benefits:
$2627hour plus Medical Insurance after 60 days and Paid Sick Leave after 90 days
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Employment Type
Full-Time
