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Dental Assistant

Spectrum Healthcare Resources

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San Diego, CA (On-Site/Office)

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an excellent opportunity for a Full-time Dental Assistant at the Naval Dental Clinic Miramar in San Diego, California.

Position Highlights:

  • Excellent work/life balance | Monday - Friday, 6:45 AM - 3:45 PM (no weekends or federal holidays)
  • Employee status with full complement of benefits; 11 paid federal holidays off
  • Provide care to our Nation's armed forces and their dependents


Position Responsibilities:

  • Assist in complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal procedures
  • Receive and schedule patients; obtain and record medical histories
  • Sterilize instruments, materials, and equipment; prepare surgical trays
  • Maintain clean, operable dental equipment
  • Perform intra-oral procedures as directed by the dentist
  • Take preliminary impressions, remove sutures, place/remove rubber dams and perio-packs
  • Instruct patients in dental techniques and post-treatment care
  • Operate dental X-ray equipment and perform minor maintenance
  • Pour/trims models and construct custom trays
  • Maintain dental activity reports


Position Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Certificate or Associate Degree in dental assisting from a CODA-accredited program OR equivalent qualifying experience such as:
    • Completion of military dental technician/assistant program
    • Certification from Red Cross Dental Assistant course
    • 36 months of dental assistant experience in the last 60 months
    • Good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants and 12 months of experience in the last 36 months
    • Graduation from a state-accredited program for dental assistants/dental technology within the past 12 months
  • At least 6 months of experience as a Dental Assistant within the past year or post-graduation
  • Certification in radiography (per 42 CFR Part 75)
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification


Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.
EOE/Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location

US-CA-San Diego

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Gracie Barstad

Direct phone number

314-744-4133

Recruiter : Email

gracie_barstad@spectrumhealth.com
group id: 10342732

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