Dental Assistant

Chairside Duties (Under Direct Supervision)

• 1.
• Maintain operatory logs.
• 2.
• Clean suction lines as per Dental Department policies.
• 3.
• Maintain dental unit waterlines in compliance with Dental Department policies.
• 4.
• Stock the operatory as needed.
• 5.
• Remove sutures after the site inspection by the dentist.
• 6.
• Apply topical fluoride.
• 7.
• Place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices.
• 8.
• Take alginate preliminary impressions.
• 9.
• Place, wedge, and remove matrices for restorative procedures.
• 10.
• Place non-caustic and non-aerosol topical agents (e.g., topical anesthetics).
• 11.
• Assist in the administration of nitrous oxide for analgesia or sedation (the dental assistant shall not start or adjust the flow of gases).
• 12.
• Remove post-extraction dressings after surgical site inspection by the supervising dentist.
• 13.
• Cure restorative materials using a light-curing device.
• 14.
• Take bite registrations.

Chairside Duties (Under General Supervision)

1. Apply topical fluoride in school-based settings or government public health programs. 2. Operate radiographic equipment. 3. Perform intraoral and extra-oral photography

Skills and Abilities

• 1.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
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• An outgoing personality is a MUST.
• 3.
• Ability to work with people from a wide variety of social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
• 4.
• Ability to work creatively with other healthcare professionals from various disciplines to achieve optimal results for the clinic’s patients, within an integrated primary healthcare system.
• 5.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
• 6.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, email, electronic record systems, attachments, and online applications.
• 7.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• 1.
• Prolonged sitting or standing may be required.
• These physical movements, along with the degree of mobility, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination typically associated with dental assisting in both specialty and general practice dentistry, will be performed on a repetitive basis.
• 2.
• Travel to sites/programs and special functions will be required.
• 3.
• Working under stressful conditions and irregular hours may be required.

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance

• 1.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation, and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely occur.
• 2.
• OSHA Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Classification - Category I.
• 3.
• Utilizes appropriate infection control protocols.
• 4.
• May be exposed to low-level radiation.
• 5.
• Will be exposed to outdoor environmental conditions while traveling.

Education and Experience

• 1.
• High school diploma or GED certificate is required.
• 2.
• Completion of accredited courses in dental assisting is required.
• 3.
• Radiation Safety Certificate is required.
• 4.
• Completion of an 8-hour infection control course per California Dental Board guidelines, along with current CPR and First Aid certifications, is required.
• 5.
• Coronal Polish Certificate will be required as of January 1, 2025.
• 6.
• Knowledge of oral health education related to children, adolescents, pregnant women, and chronic medical conditions such as HIV, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer is essential.
• 7.
• Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures across all phases of general dentistry.
• 8.
• Knowledge of modern dental materials, including their storage, handling, and applications.

*All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Employee Benefits

• At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes:
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums.
• Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD).
• Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more!

Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time.

JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.