Dental Assistant
Northern Valley Indian Health21 hours ago
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Summary
Northern Valley Indian Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their team in Red Bluff, CA. The role involves assisting in chairside dental procedures and ensuring efficient patient care.
About the Role
As a Dental Assistant, you will work under the direct supervision of the Lead RDA and collaborate with other dental staff to support the flow of operations. Your responsibilities will include performing various dental assisting duties, maintaining infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and instructing patients in oral hygiene. You may also be required to travel between different sites to fill staffing vacancies.
About You
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, GED.
- Completion of NVIH sponsored 8-hour Infection Control Course within 90 days of start.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Maintain radiation safety certification or complete an approved radiation safety course within the Introductory Period at hire.
- Familiarity with dental terminology, materials, medications, and instruments used during dental procedures.
- Knowledge of patient scheduling procedures.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize duties.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred:
- Proven ability to engage in team collaboration.
- Experience in providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to think critically and engage in solution-based problem-solving.
Benefits
- 401k with match
- 13 paid Holidays
- Generous PTO
Northern Valley Indian Health
True to the mission of its founders, Northern Valley Indian Health’s central purpose is to provide health services to eligible American Indians and to the general public in the service areas of Colusa, Glenn, and Yolo counties and portions of Butte and Tehama counties. Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health services are provided. NVIH has Medical and Dental clinics in Red Bluff, Willows, Woodland, Chico as well as a Mobile Dental Clinic.
Red Bluff, CA