Under direct supervision of the Dental Supervisor, the RDA 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 scheduling appointments, chart maintenance, and billing and payment functions.
We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.
Compensation Philosophy: We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate staff for 30 years of relevant experience.
Compensation Range: $27.78 - $ 39.61 / hour
Per Diem and Shifts Vary
Education | Current CPR card required. Dental X-Ray Certificate. 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
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.)
Documents all pertinent information into the electronic medical record
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!
Recruiter Name: Nicholas Clawson
Department Phone: 530-283-7169
Department Email: nclawson@pdh.org
Department Location: 1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971
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