Registered Dental Assistant (Shasta Lake)

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Base Pay: $23.76 - $31.50 / hourJOB SUMMARY

Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.              

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring and reinforcing patient comfort
• Perform duties as outlined in COMDA allowed for RDA with appropriate supervisory level.
• Taking Blood pressure reading
• Chart documentation as instructed by provider
• Patient education (Hygiene instruction, Post Op instruction) as directed by Dental Provider
• Patient health history review and prophylactic coverage status
• Completion of Lab RX as instructed by provider
• Take Impressions for Diagnostic and Opposing Models
• Apply Non-Aerosol and Non-Caustic Topical Agents
• Remove Post Extraction and Periodontal dressings
• Placement of Elastic Orthodontic Separators
• Remove Orthodontic Separators
• Hold Anterior Matrices
• Remove Sutures
• Apply topical Fluoride after Scaling and Polish
• Place and remove Rubber Dams.
• Place Wedge and remove Matrices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of current dental principles.
• CPR Certificate.
• X-Ray License.
• Ability to read, write, understand and spell English and medical terminology correctly.
• Basic Computer proficiency in Windows environment
• Typing 35 WPM.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered Dental Assistant through the Dental Board of CA.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Dental care facility.
• College Degree.
• Sealant Certificate.
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills.

BENEFITS

SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs.

• Competitive wages
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental Insurances
• Flexible spending account
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick
• Paid holidays
• Paid CME time and CME allowance
• Employee assistance program
• Jury duty pay
• Bereavement pay
• Prescription discount program
• 529 college savings plan
• Educational reimbursement program
• Gym membership discounts
• Free subscription based app for meditation and sleep
• Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees

Shasta Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.