Dental Assistant Float

At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach.

As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties.

MISSONWorking together to improve health and well-being in our communities.

BENEFITS Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits options for full-time employees

Flexible spending account for medical expenses

Dependent care Employee assistance program

Life Insurance Pet Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurances
403(b) retirement saving plan with company match
10 paid sick days/12 Holidays/Vacations days vary on position

In Shape Discounted Gym Membership Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Collaborative and diverse environment

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in all aspects of dentistry. The Dental Assistant reports to the Office Manager.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Assists the Dentist in all phases of four-handed dentistry

Under general supervision, performs mouth-mirror inspections of the oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth

Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models

Places and removes rubber dams Assures that operatories and equipment are maintained clean and organized for useSets-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

Performs basic administrative office procedures

Records oral exams as directed by the dentist

Pours and trims models for diagnostic studies

Exposes, processes, and mounts radiographs

Aids in the presentation of post-operative instruction

Assists in the delivery of local anesthetic

Translate for the dentist as required

May be required to work weeknights and weekends

Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GEDTwo years of Dental Assistant experience or Dental Assistant Program completion Diploma Certified by the State of California to take Dental X-Rays Current certification in basic life support

Ability to relate to low-income community residents KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of dental assistant principles and practices

Knowledge of procedures for taking dental x-rays Knowledge of how to sterilize instruments

Knowledge of preventive oral health concepts

Skill in assisting dentist in four-handed dentistry

Knowledge of basic office management techniques

Knowledge dental equipment and instruments to assist in administering care Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment

Skill in maintaining records and recording examination and x-ray results

Skill in developing and maintaining clinic quality assurance

Skill in establish and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, dental staff and the public

Ability to maintain quality control standards

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures

Ability to communicate clearly TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies.…