SBC - RDA - T-F - 10 HR

About SAC Health:
SAC Health's mission is to reflect the healing ministry & love of Jesus Christ through healthcare, education & partnerships that empower our communities to flourish.
SAC Health's Core Values:
Quality Healthcare - providing patient-centered, culturally-sensitive, equitable care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, while seeking to prevent illness & disability
Teamwork - working together to achieve a common goal, with a willingness to serve each other in a Christ-like manner
Wholeness - ministering to the spiritual, physical, mental & emotional needs of others
Integrity - living & working in an authentic, honest way that inspires trust
Compassion - engaging with the needs & suffering of others, out of concern for their well-being
Excellence - striving to exceed expectations for our patients, community, & staff
Humble Service - caring with a kind & selfless spirit
Respect - holding others in high regard by empowering them to reach their God-given potential
DESCRIPTION:
The Registered Dental Assistant supports the Dental Clinic. Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act (taking dental radiography and infection control prevention). Job responsibilities are to be done in a timely manner with quality and quantity results. Performs other duties as assigned.
Schedule: 4 days per week, 10 hour days
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DELIVERABLES:

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patients
• Records patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse; Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth; Taking digital radiographs (x-ray); Taking impressions of patient's teeth for study casts (model of teeth).
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of restoration (filling).
• Ability to collaborate, teach, support and function in a teaching organization that builds, coaches, and embraces interns and residency programs. Must demonstrate a passion for the team and have the ability to consistently work with rotating doctors, residents, and interns, while continuously building a trusting, safe, patient centered workplace.
• Demonstrate the ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity, work effectively and with individuals of different cultures and socioeconomic status, Passion for service.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Dental Terminology required. Graduate from ADA-accredited dental assisting program, dental assistant certificate required.
• Certification: Current CPR, Compliance with state dental practice requirements: X-ray certification, 8-hour OSHA/Infection Control training. Valid CA Driver's License. Must have Hepatitis B series completed. As a requirement of this position, you must receive EPIC certification for the module you have been hired into.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience required, two (2) years preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Digital X-ray and Electronic Dental Record Knowledge required.
• Ability to answer phones, communicate with patients and staff. Must be able to perform the everyday tasks (typing, assisting, walking, etc.) required of position.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visas.
Full Benefits Package:

• PTO and Sick Leave Plans
• Medical / Dental / Vision package
• Monthly Health Insurance Premium Rates among the lowest in the industry
• Retirement Account with up to 8% employer contribution
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Fitness Facility access
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 1 Paid Birthday Holiday

EEO
SAC Health complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.