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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Oceanside, California 92054
Oceanside, California

About this job

Seeking one (1) Bilingual Dental Assistant

Location: Oceanside, California

Schedule: This is a 34 hour work week / Monday-Thursday and Friday-Sunday OFF! (Ability to be flexible for schedule and work location to cover sites and clinics, as needed)

Position Summary:

The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the health center. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

Qualifications:

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish REQUIRED
  • At least one 1-2 years of Dental Assistant experience and 6 months of EMR/EHR experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent AND Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant Program
  • Active CPR/BLS American Heart Association
  • Familiarity with dental terminology, instruments, materials and medications used during dental procedures
  • Computer proficiency, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Word

Job Description:

  • Prepare operatory for patient treatment and maintain a smooth constant flow of patients from reception to operatory.
  • Prepare patients for examination by obtaining their health history and taking their blood pressure and pulse.
  • Record patients' health history, vital signs and information in the Electronic Dental Record (EDR) system, and accurately chart diagnosis of dentists.
  • Operate x-ray equipment to perform dental radiographic procedures.
  • Provide chair side assistance to the dentist and hygienist, as needed, in the concept of four handed dentistry.
  • Use suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures.
  • Under direct supervision of the dentist, perform basic supportive dental procedures such as taking impressions for diagnostic and opposing models; removing post-extraction and periodontal dressings; applying topical fluoride, after scaling and polishing; and placing and removing rubber dams in accordance with state regulations and law.
  • Provide patients with instructions for oral care.
  • Maintain dental equipment and work areas in compliance with health center policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety issues, including the sterilization of all reusable dental instruments and equipment and the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials.
  • Assist the front office, as needed, with answering the telephone, patient registration, scheduling appointments, recalls and obtaining insurance eligibility.

Certifications:

  • Dental Assistant Certification accredited by the American Dental Association's (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), California Dental Practice Act Certificate
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers
  • Radiation Safety Certificate, Infection Control Certificate

Contact Information:

Rechell Evangelista

Office Number: (858) 877-2610

Please email your updated resume




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