Dental Assistant

Nature and Scope

Under direct supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant will prepare patients for examination or treatment and make sure that the patients are relaxed and comfortable. Assures that all needed supplies, instruments and equipment are ready. May also do clerical duties such as making appointments, case record maintenance, billing and payment functions, and handle patient's dental insurance.

Location

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation

Compensation Philosophy: We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate staff for 30 years of relevant experience.

Compensation Range: $21.05 - $ 30.01 / hour

Job Status / Shift Information

Limited Part-Time

Qualifications

Education

Current CPR card required. CA Dental Board Approved Radiation Safety Certification, Infection Control Certification, and CA Dental Practice Act Certification are all required; or willing to enroll in program with completion date set. Must be willing to obtain Infection Control certification within first 12 months of employment.

Experience

1 - 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills with patients required. Knowledge of current dental assistant practices and procedures.

Must have knowledge of alphabetical filing system. Must have sufficient knowledge of verbal and English comprehension and expression to communicate clearly with callers, visitors and staff. Must be able to perform simple addition and subtraction, and read and copy numbers accurately.

Must meet physical requirements as stated on job description addendum

Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares dental clinic operatory for each patient visit. (i.e. Cleans and sterilizes instruments; lubricates hand pieces; ensures asepsis; ensures supplies on hand and organized.

• Manages patient flow. (i.e. greets patients, escorts to treatment area; advises reception staff at times to accept emergency patients; escorts patients to billing/rescheduling area)

• Prepares patients for dental procedures. (i.e. drapes patient appropriately for procedures to be done; ensures instruments and supplies are ready for procedure)

• Assists Dentist at chairside. (i.e. Mixing compounds for fillings; manipulating a suction instrument to keep the patient's mouth clear; handing instruments to the dentist.)

• Ensures proper disposal of biohazardous materials.

Benefits / Perks

• Inclusive and connected work environment

• Discounted memberships with Sierra Saver/ Flight Care

• Reduced-cost-personal cell phones

• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital.

With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley.

Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Contact Information

Recruiter Name: Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone: 530-283-7169

Department Email: nclawson@pdh.org

Department Location: 1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971