Registered Dental Assistant Extended Functions (RDAEF)

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)