Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant (Full Time, 40-hour work week)
Salud Para La Gente · Watsonville, CA · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$21.81–$27.17/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Chair side assistant to dentist and dental hygienist for chair side procedures, under supervision of dentist and/or dental director.
- Prepare and develop patient x-rays; labeling of x-rays.
- Sterilization of all instruments and chair side supplies; maintenance of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
- Maintain the evacuation system, laboratory equipment, air compressor, evacuation system, and supplies.
- Inventory control assistant; monitor supplies and ordering.
- Monitoring of patient charts under supervision of dentist.
- Aids in management of patient scheduling, patient charts, and recall system.
- Aids in front office as needed.
- Perform other front and/or back office duties as deemed necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must possess Dental Assistant certificate from an accredited DA program and X-ray License.
- Knowledge and experience working with dental patients and dental equipment.
- Knowledge of both front and back office dental procedures.
- Fluent bilingual Spanish/English.
- CPR certification.
- Valid CA Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance; must be able to travel between sites.
Desirable Qualifications
- Bicultural candidates preferred.
Pay & Benefits
- Dental Assistant: $21.81 - $27.17
- Registered Dental Assistant: $24.11 - $30.04
Employment Type
- Full Time, 40-hour work week
Benefits
- Available to all regular Salud employees working 24+ hours per week.
- Part-time employees may receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 19 days per year.
- Paid Holidays: 12 per year.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contribution.
- 403 (B).
- FSA for dependent care.
Physical Requirements
- Standing, walking, sitting, typing, reaching, bending, moving and/or lifting up to 25 pounds.
Additional Information
- Employees on temporary assignments are eligible for holiday pay and California sick pay, both pro-rated based on hours worked.
- On-call employees are eligible for California sick pay, pro-rated based on hours worked.