Dental Assistant

Company: Vista Community Clinic
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

Dental Assistant - $15-$20/hr + BENEFITS!
We are seeking two assistants (DA or RDA) to work in the Vista/Oceanside area! One position is Monday-Friday (40 hrs per wk) and the second position is Tuesday - Saturday (36.5 hrs per wk).
Compensation Package:

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• $15 - $20/hr
  
• Medical
  
• Vision
  
• Dental
  
• 403b and Life Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off
  
  Responsibilities
  
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  • Perform a wide variety of patient care activities and assist chair side in the concept of four handed dentistry including but not limited to impressions, applying non-aerosol and topical agents, applying topical fluoride, removing post-extractions and periodontal dressings and sutures, assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide, placing and removing rubber dams and removing matrices for restorative procedures
    
  • Maintain a smooth constant flow of patients from reception to operatories; coordinate the activities of several operatories through proper utilization of time, resources, abilities and patient needs
    
  • Operate x-ray equipment to make complete and/or selective oral radiographic services. Process images and arrange in format as appropriate.
    
    Minimum Qualifications
    
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    • High school graduate or equivalent with post High School Vocational/SpecializedTraining
      
    • Bilingual English/Spanish
      
    • Radiation Safety Certificate (preferred)
      
    • Dental Practice Act Certification
      
    • Current CPR Certification
      
    • Operational experience with x-ray machine, sterilizing equipment, ultrasonic equipment, laboratory equipment and other dental practice related equipment
      
    • Minimum one year experience working as a dental assistant in a high volume dental practice
      
      Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
      
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      • Knowledge of the full range of professional dental duties in connection with treatment of dental diseases and dental health problems of usual difficulty
        
      • Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), EDR experience; NG preferred
        
        Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.Skills:
        • General Practice
        • Spanish
        • Digital X-raysBenefits:
          • Medical
          • Dental
          • Vision
          • PTODirect Dental. Keywords: Dental Assistant, Location: Oceanside, CA - 92054

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