Registered Dental Assistant/Dental AssistantIf interested please send an updated resume, your certificate, and 3 professional references ASAP.compensation: $16.00/HR. bi weekly PAY.full benefits after 4 months.Job DescriptionThe duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. Although state regulations vary, responsibilities may include:assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedurestaking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)asking about the patientand#39;s medical history and taking blood pressure and pulseserving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipmenthelping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatmentproviding patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;(e.g., toothbrushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)taking impressions of patientsand#39; teeth for study casts (models of teeth)performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computercommunicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgeryWhy consider a contract assignment with the CDCR?Doing short term assignment is an excellent way to determine if they CDCR is the right match for you. As a State employee you will enjoy excellent compensation up to $50 k per year, paid retirement account, free health, dental and vision, starting from day one, paid holidays, paid leave and much more.Qualification Requirements1. Dental Assistants assigned to CDCR must have the minimum experience as follows:Minimum of sixteen (16) continuous months of experience within the last twenty-four (24) months performing services similar in scope to those defined herein, in a public or private Institution/Facility. Internship does not count towards the required experience.2. All Registered dental Assistants/Dental Assistants must have the required licenses and/or certifications noted herein.3. Patient-inmatesandrsquo;/youthsandrsquo; dental health care is of paramount importance. Accuracy in communications is critical to ensure timely, correct care is provided. Therefore, any Dental Assistant providing services through this Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with CDCR/CCHCS. All Dental Assistants must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication, and write effectively, in the English language. Any Dental Assistant who fails to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform service. The Institutionandrsquo;s/Facilityandrsquo;s HPMIII/SD/SDA or designee shall state in writing the reason(s) the Dental Assistant does not meet minimum qualification and submit to the Vendor Manager and the Medical Contracts, Contracts Management Team. After notification of failure to meet minimum qualifications has been provided, CDCR/CCHCS shall not pay the Vendor Worker for any additional hours identified as not meeting the minimum qualifications. Service Delivery Requirements Under the direction of the Supervising Dentist, Supervising Dental Assistant, Dental Health Program Manager III, or designee, for purposes of this Agreement, the CDCR/CCHCS designee must be a civil service employee. The Supervising Dentist or designee provides professional oversight and the Supervising Dental Assistant has administrative responsibility for services rendered. Minimum requirements and services to be provided by the Registered Dental Assistant and the