Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function - Fowler Medical Office (Full-Time, Day Shift)
Adventist Health
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- Location
- Fowler, CA
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 9
- 8 days ago
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Adventist Health
Hospital & health care · 11 to 50 employees
Lying just inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Adventist Health Reedley has been serving the Central Valley since 2011. We are comprised of a 49-bed acute care hospital and 60 clinics in 27 rural communities with primary and specialty care services. Reedley is a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts as it is located in the central San Joaquin Valley portion of California, close to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.
What you'll do
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Two years' dental assistant experience: Preferred
- Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (RDAEF) licensure in state of practice: Required
- Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
- Coronal Polish license: Required
- Sealant license: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Conducts preliminary evaluation of the patient's oral health, including (but not limited to) charting, intraoral and extra-oral evaluation of soft tissue, classifying occlusion, and myofunctional evaluation.
- Sizes and fits endodontic master points and accessory points. Cements endodontic master points and accessory points.
- Takes final impressions for tooth-borne removable prosthesis. Places, contours, finishes and adjusts all direct restorations.
- Polishes and contours existing amalgam restorations. Adjusts and cements permanent indirect restorations. Performs cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures.
- Takes final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
What you need
- High school education or equivalent is required; an associate's or technical degree is preferred.
- Required credentials include RDAEF licensure, a Radiation Safety Certificate, Coronal Polish and Sealant licenses, and CPR or BLS certification.
- Education: a high school diploma or an associate degree
Key skills
RDAEF licensureRadiation Safety CertificateCoronal Polish licenseSealant licenseCPR certificationBLS certification
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Lying just inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Adventist Health Reedley has been serving the Central Valley since 2011. We are comprised of a 49-bed acute care hospital and 60 clinics in 27 rural communities with primary and specialty care services. Reedley is a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts as it is located in the central San Joaquin Valley portion of California, close to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.
Job Summary:
Provides oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients. Evaluates and assesses provision of services. Performs extended function procedures safely in compliance with regulations under the direction of a dentist. Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for use.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Two years' dental assistant experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (RDAEF) licensure in state of practice: Required
Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
Coronal Polish license: Required
Sealant license: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Essential Functions:
Conducts preliminary evaluation of the patient's oral health, including (but not limited to) charting, intraoral and extra-oral evaluation of soft tissue, classifying occlusion, and myofunctional evaluation.
Sizes and fits endodontic master points and accessory points. Cements endodontic master points and accessory points.
Takes final impressions for tooth-borne removable prosthesis. Places, contours, finishes and adjusts all direct restorations.
Polishes and contours existing amalgam restorations. Adjusts and cements permanent indirect restorations. Performs cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures.
Takes final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.