Registered Dental Assistant

About the role

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is seeking Registered Dental Assistants who may be assigned to the Contra Costa County Regional Medical Center in Martinez or to the Health Services Department health centers located in Richmond, Pittsburg, and Brentwood.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for treatment and examination by seating the patient, adjusting the chair at a convenient angle and draping the patient
• Reviews patient's record to determine what instruments and material will be needed and lays them out
• Passes instruments and materials to the dentist upon request
• Provides oral suction, retraction and other assistance during oral surgery
• Removes excess cement after permanent crown cementation
• Fits and cements temporary crowns
• Placements and litigation of arch wires
• Maintains patient records by indicating the type of work performed
• Schedules patients
• Inventories supplies and orders routine supplies as needed
• Conducts oral health education with individuals and groups
• Assists in dental screenings, placing dental sealants and fluoride varnish of patients in community settings
• Provides oral health case management services for patients
• Transports equipment and/or instruments to and from sites as needed
• Assists with administrative or programmatic projects as needed
• Attends meeting as required
• May be required to travel to off-site meetings and clinics
• Provides and promotes excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers

Qualifications

• License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.
• And Possession of a current license as a Registered Dental Assistant issued by the Dental Board of California.
• Certification: Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Red Cross throughout the duration of employment.
• You may be required to possess a valid sealant certification for specific Public Health programs.

Skills

• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

Benefits

Details about benefits are available at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits.

Pay

Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours vary based on location and shift, typically 8-hour shifts with some weekend and evening work.