Dental Assistant (12478) - InGenesis
Fremont, CA 00000
About the Job
InGenesis is seeking a Dental Assistant to work with our client. In this role, you will perform a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting a safe and clean environment for quality dental care.
If you meet the qualifications outlined below, apply today and we’ll reach out to answer any questions you may have!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assists the dentist during a variety of examinations and treatment procedures: instrument transfer, dental procedure isolation techniques, and preparation of dental materials.
- Prepares treatment rooms, instruments, and cassettes for procedures.
- Records medical and dental history and vital signs of patients.
- Records visit information in the electronic patient record (QSI).
- Pours, trims, and polishes study casts; fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations.
- Provides patients with instructions for oral care following dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).
- Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Digital dental radiographs (x-rays) and dental photographs
- Serves as an infection control officer, follows infection control protocols, and sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- X-ray license.
- Proficient with dental software programs, including but not limited to QSI and NextGen.
- Current CPR/BLS training.
- Bilingual.
Physical Demands:
- Required to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Required to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
- Must be able to make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Must be able to bend or twist their body for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
- Must be able to lift, push, and carry 35 pounds.
- Must be able to see details at a close range.
This position is dependent on contract award.
About InGenesis
InGenesis is one of the largest staffing firms in the industry and is among the largest diversity-owned healthcare staffing firms in North America. InGenesis is dedicated to placing people in positions that preserve life, improve lives, and inspire others. This does not happen without passionate people: skilled colleagues who are motivated to create innovative solutions and deliver superior service to our clients. InGenesis counts almost half of the Fortune 500 in our nearly 300 clients, including clients in the healthcare, life sciences, higher education and pharma industries.
EEOC Statement
InGenesis is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by visiting our website at https://www.ingenesis.com/careers/site-accommodations.