Registered Dental Assistant

Job Location:

Pinole Dental Care – Pinole, CA, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $24.15 - $28.00

Hourly, Job Shift: Day

Primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth flow of procedures performed by dental staff. Assists dentist in all phases of dentistry, including taking diagnostic intra-oral x-rays. Performs Coronal polishing and prophylaxis.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW. Salaries and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and an employee in this position must remain a member in good standing of SEIU-UHW, as defined in the CBA.

• Assists dentist(s) chair side in all phases of dentistry.
• Manages patient behavior during treatment.
• Operates dental radiographic equipment for the purpose of oral radiology; taking diagnostic quality x-rays, developing and mounting correctly as requested by the dentist(s) as often as needed.
• Assists patients with oral hygiene instructions following dental procedures.
• Performs tasks with adherence to all OSHA and regulatory sterilization, infection control, and protective barrier guidelines.
• Provides case management to school based clients to insure proper follow-up to services performed at school sites.
• Performs prophylaxis and coronal polishing.
• Applies fluoride varnish and or fluoride gel on patients.
• Places sealants on permanent dentations.
• Documents treatment and patient information in dental software program.
• Perform her duties with mobile dental equipment.
• Performs other duties when assigned by the clinic director and dental director.

• Strong organizational, administrative and problem-solving skills, and ability to be flexible and adaptive to change.
• Ability to effectively present information to others, including other employees, community partners and vendors.
• Ability to work with individuals and organizations at the local level to build support.
• Ability to seek direction/approval from on essential matters, yet work independently with little onsite supervision, using professional judgment and diplomacy.
• Work in a team-oriented environment with a number of professionals with different work styles and support needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills and ability to effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds and be culturally sensitive.
• Conduct oneself in external settings in a way that reflects positively on Life Long Medical Care as an organization of professional, confident and sensitive staff.
• Ability to see how one’s work intersects with that of other departments of Life Long Medical Care and that of other partner organizations.
• Make appropriate use of knowledge/ expertise/ connections of other staff.
• Be creative and mature with a “can do”, proactive attitude and an ability to continuously “scan” the environment, identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for improvement.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Registered Dental Assistant and Radiology License.
• Coronal Polish and Sealant Certificates.
• Current CPR from AHA approved organization.
• Knowledge of proper use of all dental materials and dental equipment.
• Access to reliable transportation with current auto insurance.
• Proficient in Microsoft office word, excel and outlook.

• One year of relevant dental clinic experience.
• Experience with dental software system.
• Experience working with children.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus.