Dental Assistant; West Modesto

Overview

The Dental Assistant will have the responsibility for assisting the Dentist. The Dental Assistant reports to the supervising Dentist and Dental Office Manager.

This position will work at our West Modesto Dental Clinic.

Schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:45am- 4:30pm

Compensation: $21.95 - $23.05 per hour

Benefits: Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits including Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages;
Dental;
Vision;
Pet Insurance; 403(b) with match, FSA plans, gym discounts, and so much more!

• Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Prepare tray and sterilize instrument set-ups.
• Pass and receive instruments.
• Mix cements, amalgam and impression materials.
• Oral evacuation and retraction.
• Seat, prepare, and dismiss patients.
• Receive/place telephone calls, when receptionist not available.
• Appointment control.
• Inventory control.
• Routine maintenance of equipment.
• Operatory preparation and clean-up.
• Oral hygiene instruction.
• Records Management.
• Take blood pressure; take oral temperature.
• Develop and trim diagnostic casts.
• Pour and trim diagnostic casts.
• Fabricate custom trays.
• Take x-rays, develop and mount.
• Other duties and/or special projects as required.

Knowledge: Dental office procedures and terminology.

Skills: Current California Registered Dental Assistant Licensure. X-Ray Licensure.

Ability: Perform dental office procedures as assigned.

• Current Dental Assistant Certificate
• X-Ray License
• Dental office procedures and terminology
• GED or High school graduate
• Clerical and computer skills

The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

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