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JOB TITLE: Registered Dental Assistant LOCATION: Penn Valley  Under the general supervision of a dental provider: * Mouth mirror inspection of the oral cavity; includes charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth. * Cleans and prepares operatories for each patient visit. * Maintains a clean and safe working environment, including compliance with OSHA infection control standards as well as the clinic’s infection control program. * Proper protocol for cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments. * Pouring of impressions. Under direct supervision of a dental provider: * Remove excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument or floss. * Coronal polish, following the determination by dental provider that the teeth to be polished are free of calculus or other extraneous material. * Operation of dental radiographic equipment for oral radiography. Under general supervision of the dental supervisor: * Coordinates scheduling of patients with the receptionist and dentist following Western Sierra Dental Clinic scheduling protocols. * Coordinates patient flow. * Supervises and coordinates training of Dental Assistants. * Inventories and orders dental supplies. * Attends staff meetings. * Answers telephone, and takes messages as needed. * Schedules patients following Dental Clinic policies and procedures as needed. Quality Improvement Duties: * Participates in quality improvement activities; * Participates as assigned in interdepartmental quality improvement team efforts; and * Contributes to overall Community Health Center efforts in quality improvement towards higher-quality, more cost-effective health care for patients and improved quality of work-life for staff members. * Receptive to advice and guidance from co-workers. Personal Responsibilities: * Observes established policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safety, infection control, and other environmental regulations. * Works collaboratively with others towards improving organizational performance and supports the goals and objectives of the organization. * Meets organizational standards for attendance, punctuality, and use of break times. * Maintains and enhances competency through in-services, staff meetings, and educational programs. * Observe dress code per organizational and departmental standards. Minimum Qualifications: * Certification as a Registered Dental Assistant. * BLS for the Health Care Provider or equivalent CPR class is required at hire and to be maintained throughout employment.  Other Skills and Experience Preferred: * Bilingual (preferably Spanish) preferred. * Additional Preferred Experience:* Familiarity with an electronic practice management system. * Computer literate (i.e. logging on to a computer, using a keyboard and mouse, familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel). * Ability to type 40 wpm. The salary range for this position is $23.00-28.00 per hour.