Registered Dental Assistant Extended Functions (RDAEF) at MCHC Health Centers – Lakeport, California
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Make a difference in your community - join the MCHC dental team!
At Mendocino Community Health Centers (MCHC), you'll join a team that values Compassion, Integrity, and Service. We offer opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative culture, and the chance to be part of something bigger - improving lives through healthcare.
MCHC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate RDAEF to support our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care to the people in our community. If you're passionate about dental health, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and are committed to excellence, we want to meet you!
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Essential Duties:
- Provide chair-side and clinical support during exams and procedures
- Take impressions for models and denture appliances
- Place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and post-treatment care
- Prepare and disinfect treatment rooms in compliance with infection control standards
- Temporarily cement and remove provisional crowns
- Place sealants and perform coronal polishing (with certification)
Extended Functions:
- Place, contour, and finish restorative materials after dentist preparation
- Adjust occlusion on restorations
- Take final impressions and bite registrations for crowns
- Perform oral health assessments in school-based, community health project settings under the direction of a dentist or registered dental hygienist (with certification)
We Offer a Cadillac Benefits Package:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time off (PTO) and 9 Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% Employer Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Eligible to apply for Loan Repayment Programs such as AHLRP
- Tuition Assistance (after 12 months of employment, up to $4,000/year)
Apply today to join a team that values your skills and supports your professional growth while making a lasting impact in the lives of others.
Requirements:- California Registered Dental Assistant Extended Functions (RDAEF) License
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Willing and able to travel to other MCHC sites for trainings, meetings, and/or to cover shifts as needed.
Preferred:
- At least one year of experience working in a dental office with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (fluent)