RDA Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health

7h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• 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) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' dental assistant experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED