Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function - Outpatient

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Full-timeSonora, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school education, General Educational Development (GED), or equivalent is required.
An Associate’s or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.
Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function licensure in the state of practice is required.
A Radiation Safety Certificate is required.
A Coronal Polish license is required.
A Sealant license is required.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
All required vaccinations must be received as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Two years of dental assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients.
Evaluate and assess the provision of services.
Perform extended-function procedures safely in compliance with regulations under the direction of a dentist.
Prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for use.
Conduct preliminary evaluations of patients' oral health, including charting, intraoral and extra-oral evaluation of soft tissue, classifying occlusion, and myofunctional evaluation.
Size and fit endodontic master points and accessory points.
Cement endodontic master points and accessory points.
Take final impressions for tooth-borne removable prostheses.
Place, contour, finish, and adjust all direct restorations.
Polish and contour existing amalgam restorations.
Adjust and cement permanent indirect restorations.
Perform cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures.
Take final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary:

Provides oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients. Evaluates and assesses provision of services. Performs extended function procedures safely in compliance with regulations under the direction of a dentist. Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for use.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Two years' dental assistant experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (RDAEF) licensure in state of practice: Required
Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
Coronal Polish license: Required
Sealant license: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

Conducts preliminary evaluation of the patient's oral health, including (but not limited to) charting, intraoral and extra-oral evaluation of soft tissue, classifying occlusion, and myofunctional evaluation.
Sizes and fits endodontic master points and accessory points. Cements endodontic master points and accessory points.
Takes final impressions for tooth-borne removable prosthesis. Places, contours, finishes and adjusts all direct restorations.
Polishes and contours existing amalgam restorations. Adjusts and cements permanent indirect restorations. Performs cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures.
Takes final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $30.01 to $41.16. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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