Axis Community Health is a nonprofit community health center that is growing rapidly in response to the exciting changes that are occurring in the healthcare arena. Axis Community Health has served the Pleasanton, Livermore, and Dublin area since 1972. Our services include medical care, mental health counseling, behavioral health, and WIC nutrition services for Tri- Valley residents.
We would love for you to apply to join us on our mission to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Registered Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in all aspects of dentistry and performing extra-oral duties or functions under the general or direct supervision of the dentist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists the Dentist in all phases of four-handed dentistry.
• Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.
• Places and removes rubber dams.
• Assures that operatories and equipment are maintained clean and organized for use.
• Sets-up tables and trays with necessary items and instruments.
• Sterilizes instruments as needed--autoclave & cold sterilization.
• Maintains inventory of all dental supplies.
• Assists the dentist and hygienist to provide special knowledge on the preventive aspect of oral health to center patients.
• Records oral exams as directed by the dentist.
• Pours and trims models for diagnostic studies.
• Aids in the presentation of post-operative instruction.
• May be required to work week nights and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
• Knowledge of dental assistant principles and practices.
• Knowledge of procedures for taking dental x-rays.
• Knowledge of how to sterilize instruments.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Skill in assisting dentist in four-handed dentistry.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in establish and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, dental staff and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current California RDA license and/or Certified by the State of California to take dental x-rays preferred.
• English/Spanish bilingual preferred.
BENEFITS:
• Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee
• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Partial educational reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays
• Accrued paid time off with each pay period
• Employee discount programs
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program
CONNECT WITH AXIS:
Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the individual is required to have ambulatory skills sufficient to visit various parts of the organization. Requires the ability to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30lbs. Requires sitting and standing for extensive periods of time, operating a computer keyboard, telephone and other equipment for extended periods of time. Travel to other Axis health centers and other local travel will be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Axis Community Health is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us for assistance. Link to EEO is Law poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf As part of our hiring process Axis conducts background checks.
All Axis staff members must provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19. Exemptions to this requirement will be considered for those requesting a reasonable accommodation based on their medical, religious, or disability status. Staff members that are granted a reasonable accommodation will be required to undergo weekly testing.
Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity.
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