Dental Assistant

About the Role

Under supervision, assists a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in the performance of their duties and keeps records. Performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Makes appointments for patients; keeps records of patient's admissions, results of examinations, dental work performed, and number of patients seen.
• Maintains dental office and equipment neat, clean, and sanitary.
• Assists a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in chair-side functions such as application of topical agents, removal of dental dressings and sutures, placement and removal of orthodontic separators, and assisting in administration of sedation.
• Performs clinical tasks including placement of temporary crowns or bridges, study models impressions, sealants, coronal polishing, rubber dam placement, placement of tofflemire, periodontal dressing placement, calcium hydroxide application, varnish application, topical application, temporary fillings, and making fluoride trays.
• Prepares and arranges dental instruments, equipment, and accessories on trays ready for use; sterilizes and cares for dental instruments; maintains sufficient dental supplies.
• Takes digital x-rays and takes, develops, and mounts non-digital x-rays; assists in the dental laboratory; mixes and maintains supplies of solutions for developing and sterilizing.
• May present information on dental health to the general public and other staff.

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized course of dental assistance.
• 18 months of experience as a dental assistant may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• A valid x-ray license issued by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners, Department of Consumer Affairs, or an accredited Dental Assisting School is required for positions that operate oral x-ray equipment.

Qualifications

For new hires, incumbents will have three months to obtain the following:

• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license
• Coronal Polishing Certificate
• Sealant Certificate

Pay

$42.20 - $52.21/hour. The pay range reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization.

Benefits

Alameda Health System offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.