AEGD Dental Assistant

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of current dental terminology, materials, equipment, procedures, and four-handed dentistry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control, sterilization procedures, and operating room sanitation practices to prevent cross-contamination.
• Ability to scrupulously follow sterilization, asepsis, and infection control protocols, including working with infectious disease patients.
• Working knowledge of University policies and procedures regarding patient care.
• Ability to recognize dental and medical emergency situations and respond appropriately.
• Strong organizational skills, including setting priorities, managing multiple demands, frequent interruptions, and maintaining professionalism in a high-pressure, crowded environment.
• Ability to organize, maintain, and manage inventory of dental instruments, equipment, materials, and supplies, including proper storage of dental materials.
• Demonstrated patient relations skills to establish and maintain professional relationships, including managing difficult patients.
• Demonstrated verbal and telephone skills to obtain and provide information, explain procedures and policies, schedule patients, and communicate with staff and faculty.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty members, co-workers, students, patients, and staff.
• Demonstrated oral communication skills to collect and relate information to patients, staff, and faculty bilingually in English and Spanish.

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Current California certification as Dental Assistant (Required)
• California State Radiation Safety license (Required)
• CPR certificate (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed before the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse."