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Location : Oxnard, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 0639HCA-23AA (BB)
Department: Health Care Agency
Opening Date: 08/25/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Under direct and/or general supervision of a licensed dentist, provides chair-side assistance to dentists and oral surgeons; takes and processes digital x-rays; prepares instruments and patients for examinations and treatment; and performs other duties allowable by the California Dental Board.
Distinguishing Characteristics: The Registered Dental Assistant is a journey level classification and reports to the Clinic Administrator. Incumbents work under the technical guidance and supervision of oral surgeons and dentists and provide chair-side assistance by preparing instruments and patients for examinations and treatments. The Registered Dental Assistant class is a licensed position with additional allowable duties as compared to a Dental Assistant.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree not required by the classification.
BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. In order to qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency examination.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Ambulatory Care - Magnolia Family Medical Group
Registered Dental Assistant is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra-help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Fulltime-Regular vacancy in the Magnolia Family Medical Group.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 09/12/2023
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Ability to: effectively communicate with patients, other employees, and the public; take and process digital dental x-rays; learn basic operating room procedures necessary in oral surgery; comprehend and follow oral and written instructions; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5162 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether or not each applicant possesses the required licensure, certification, and/or experience for this recruitment. Those candidates who meet the requirements will be placed on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of six months.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Brandon Bati by e-mail at Brandon.Bati@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-3530.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)
(SEIU)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS
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This position requires that you possess a Registered Dental Assistant license issued by the State of California. Please make your selections below.NOTE: In order to receive credit, you MUST include your date of licensure and a current valid license number in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being removed from consideration.
02
Please select below the California Dental Board-approved certification courses that you have completed. If you have not completed any, please select "None"NOTE: In order to receive credit for these courses you MUST include the course information in the Education or "Additional Information" section of your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
03
Are you bilingual (English/Spanish)? please select the option below.
04
Are you comfortable working with children in a pediatric setting?
05
Do you possess and can you maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association? If yes, please include the certification information in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.
Required Question
Location : Oxnard, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 0639HCA-23AA (BB)
Department: Health Care Agency
Opening Date: 08/25/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Under direct and/or general supervision of a licensed dentist, provides chair-side assistance to dentists and oral surgeons; takes and processes digital x-rays; prepares instruments and patients for examinations and treatment; and performs other duties allowable by the California Dental Board.
Distinguishing Characteristics: The Registered Dental Assistant is a journey level classification and reports to the Clinic Administrator. Incumbents work under the technical guidance and supervision of oral surgeons and dentists and provide chair-side assistance by preparing instruments and patients for examinations and treatments. The Registered Dental Assistant class is a licensed position with additional allowable duties as compared to a Dental Assistant.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree not required by the classification.
BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. In order to qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency examination.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Ambulatory Care - Magnolia Family Medical Group
Registered Dental Assistant is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra-help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Fulltime-Regular vacancy in the Magnolia Family Medical Group.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 09/12/2023
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Reviews patient charts prior to examination.
- Monitors patient flow and assists the Dental Director and dentist(s), to maximize productivity and to ensure that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed.
- Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering questions, and giving directions as authorized by the dentist.
- Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
- Serves as dentist's chair-side assistant.
- Performs instrument exchange procedures for operative dentistry.
- Prepares patient for examination/treatment.
- Operates radiographic equipment and complies with all radiographic requirements.
- Exposes dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations as well as Ambulatory Care directive and protocol.
- Performs functions and duties as allowed by the Dental Board of California.
- Transports dental instruments for sterilization, and performs daily maintenance of equipment.
- Prepares and maintains dental operatories consistent with infection control guidelines.
- Anticipates and addresses patient/provider's needs in a timely manner to improve patient flow.
- Performs exit procedures.
- Makes appropriate entries in patient dental records timely and accurately.
- Uses system computer for medical/clerical functions (i.e.Dentrix)
- Assists with maintenance of clinical area including (but not limited to) setting up and stocking clinic, inventory and ordering supplies.
- Comply and keep current with accreditation standards and federal, state and local regulatory requirements
- Delivers quality customer service.
- Uses a minimum of two patient identifiers throughout the patient care process.
- Answers telephones and takes messages, reviews portal messages and routes as appropriate, and completes assigned tasks to ensure patient needs are addressed.
- Attends meetings and trainings as required.
- Demonstrates knowledge of domestic violence, child and dependent abuse protocols and mandated reporting.
- Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence with patients.
- Maintains and adheres to HIPAA.
- Performs clerical functions, such as answering calls and scheduling appointments as needed.
- Reports patient safety incidents to supervisor and via the patient safety reporting software.
- Ability to work with high volume of patients, internal/external customers, and appropriately manage frequent changes, delay or unexpected events.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
- Must possess and maintain a current valid State of California Registered Dental Assistant license.
- Completion of a California Dental Board approved course in coronal polishing required.
- Completion of a California Dental Board approved certification course in the application of sealants required.
- Competent in performing dental assisting procedures to support four-handed dentistry.
- Must possess and maintain current basic life support (BLS) in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
- Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Completion of a California Dental Board approved course in Radiation Safety.
- Completion of a California Dental Board approved course in ultrasonic scaling.
- Must be able to clean patients' teeth with dental oversight, independently and proficiently.
Ability to: effectively communicate with patients, other employees, and the public; take and process digital dental x-rays; learn basic operating room procedures necessary in oral surgery; comprehend and follow oral and written instructions; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5162 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether or not each applicant possesses the required licensure, certification, and/or experience for this recruitment. Those candidates who meet the requirements will be placed on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of six months.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Brandon Bati by e-mail at Brandon.Bati@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-3530.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)
(SEIU)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
- or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS
01
This position requires that you possess a Registered Dental Assistant license issued by the State of California. Please make your selections below.NOTE: In order to receive credit, you MUST include your date of licensure and a current valid license number in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being removed from consideration.
- Yes
- No
02
Please select below the California Dental Board-approved certification courses that you have completed. If you have not completed any, please select "None"NOTE: In order to receive credit for these courses you MUST include the course information in the Education or "Additional Information" section of your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
- None
- Coronal Polishing
- Radiation Safety/X-ray
- Ultrasonic Scaling
- Application of sealants
03
Are you bilingual (English/Spanish)? please select the option below.
- Yes
- No
04
Are you comfortable working with children in a pediatric setting?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you possess and can you maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association? If yes, please include the certification information in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.
- Yes
- No
Required Question
