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Position Number: 5544525
Location: Pomona, CA
Position Type: Medicine - Dentistry

Dental Assistant

Posting Number: S01499
Campus:
Department: 19151-Dental Center-Rancho Mirage

Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $19.00
Maximum $21.00

Job Summary

Support the clinical faculty, dental students, and other clinical support staff in the CDM Clinical Sites with a primary role at We Care Dental in Rancho Mirage CA. Prepare, dispense, and maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment.

Support clinic operations

Support administrative clinical staff

Support the educational mission of CDM

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be a Dental Assistant in the State of California; have a minimum of one year experience as a dental assistant;.

Must have demonstrated knowledge in aseptic infection control and sterilization techniques as they relate to dental practice.

Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact with health care professionals, students, and patients. Bilingual ability helpful.

Proficient with computers, use of dental technology, electronic health record, printers, calculator, fax machine, copy machine operation, electronic mail, video communications programs and telephone operation. Continuous creating a safe, effective environment for patient care, and teamwork.

Required Qualifications

Education: Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience: One or more years of experience as a dental assistant in a clinic, hospital clinic or dental office.

Licensure and Certification: Current Basic Life Support certification and CA radiation safety certification. Must have completed or be able to complete within 90 days of hire: a California Dental Board approved course in the Dental Practice Act and a California Board approved course in infection control.

Must have a valid Drivers License

Must maintain a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Familiar with Denti-cal regulations

Preference given to those with experience in dental education.

Possess a dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school.

Posting Date: 08/19/2024
Closing Date:

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To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/30616