full-time 5 days ago
Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (Outpatient), Full-time, Day Shift
Adventist Health
193 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA
30.01 - 41.16/hr
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Job Description
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
Job Summary:
Provides oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients. Evaluates and assesses provision of services. Performs extended function procedures safely in compliance with regulations under the direction of a dentist. Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for use.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Two years' dental assistant experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (RDAEF) licensure in state of practice: Required
Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
Coronal Polish license: Required
Sealant license: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Essential Functions:
Conducts preliminary evaluation of the patient's oral health, including (but not limited to) charting, intraoral and extra-oral evaluation of soft tissue, classifying occlusion, and myofunctional evaluation.
Sizes and fits endodontic master points and accessory points. Cements endodontic master points and accessory points.
Takes final impressions for tooth-borne removable prosthesis. Places, contours, finishes and adjusts all direct restorations.
Polishes and contours existing amalgam restorations. Adjusts and cements permanent indirect restorations. Performs cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures.
Takes final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
Job Summary:
Provides oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients. Evaluates and assesses provision of services. Performs extended function procedures safely in compliance with regulations under the direction of a dentist. Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for use.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Two years' dental assistant experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (RDAEF) licensure in state of practice: Required
Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
Coronal Polish license: Required
Sealant license: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Essential Functions:
Conducts preliminary evaluation of the patient's oral health, including (but not limited to) charting, intraoral and extra-oral evaluation of soft tissue, classifying occlusion, and myofunctional evaluation.
Sizes and fits endodontic master points and accessory points. Cements endodontic master points and accessory points.
Takes final impressions for tooth-borne removable prosthesis. Places, contours, finishes and adjusts all direct restorations.
Polishes and contours existing amalgam restorations. Adjusts and cements permanent indirect restorations. Performs cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures.
Takes final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
About Adventist Health
Adventist Health is a faith-based health services provider serving the West Coast and Hawaii. Their mission is to help each person live their lives to their fullest potential by offering quality care with patient experience at the core of their practices.