Adventist Health·Fowler, California
The role involves providing oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients, including conducting preliminary evaluations like charting and soft tissue assessment. The assistant will also perform extended function procedures safely, such as sizing and cementing endodontic points, placing direct restorations, and taking final impressions.
Lying just inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Adventist Health Reedley has been serving the Central Valley since 2011.
We are comprised of a 49-bed acute care hospital and 60 clinics in 27 rural communities with primary and specialty care services.
Reedley is a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts as it is located in the central San Joaquin Valley portion of California, close to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.
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.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Two years' dental assistant experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: 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) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions: 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.
Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
Candidates must possess a High School Education/GED or equivalent, and hold the Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function (RDAEF) licensure, Radiation Safety Certificate, Coronal Polish license, and Sealant license for the state of practice. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's/Technical Degree and two years of dental assistant experience.
Market context
In California, dental assistant roles with orthodontic experience are often competitive because employers typically look for candidates who can step into patient flow, imaging, and chairside support with minimal onboarding. For this role, a valid RDA license and X-ray license are required, and orthodontic experience is essential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure and orthodontic background before applying.
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