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:

• $24.31 - $ 34.66 / hour

Full-time 

Education: 

• • Current CPR card.
  • Dental X-Ray Certificate.
  • Must be willing to obtain Infection Control certification within first 12 months of employment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients.
• 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.

• Cleans and prepares dental clinic operatories 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.

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Child Care:

• PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org.

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