Registered Dental Assistant Extended Functions (RDAEF) at MCHC Health Centers

Lakeport, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chair-Side Support, Clinical Support, Impression Taking, Rubber Dam Placement, Oral Hygiene Education, Infection Control, Coronal Polishing, Restorative Material Placement, Occlusion Adjustment, Oral Health Assessment, Electronic Health Records, Bilingualism

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description 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)

Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Assistant Extended Functions (RDAEF) will provide essential chair-side and clinical support during dental exams and procedures, including taking impressions, placing isolation devices, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Key extended functions involve placing, contouring, and finishing restorative materials, adjusting occlusion, and performing oral health assessments in community settings under supervision.