Adventist Health Bakersfield has served the residents of Kern County with skill and compassion for more than 100 years.
Our medical center is a 254-bed acute-care facility that includes key services areas including emergency care, brain and spine, heart care, cancer care, orthopedics, surgical services and robotics, primary care and more.
You can also find close-to-home care by visiting the Adventist Health Physicians Network of providers, our three Quest Imaging locations and the Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center - the only comprehensive cancer care center in Kern County with the Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation for our program’s multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer.
The hospital is staffed by more than 645 affiliated physicians, 1,832 associates and more than 250 volunteers.
Adventist Health Bakersfield has been recognized as one of the 'Best Hospitals' by U.
S.
News & World Report, regionally ranked #1 in overall hospital quality in the Central Valley among 416 hospitals.
The rankings place us in the top five percent of hospitals statewide and demonstrates Adventist Health Bakersfield’s dedication to quality care for our patients and community.
Adventist Health Bakersfield is the only hospital in Kern County to earn an A Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group eight times in a row.
While this is a great recognition, what it really shows is our unwavering commitment to our patients, community and mission of 'Living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
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Job Summary:
Provides appropriate oral health services to patients and families.
Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for dentist's use.
Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures including, but not limited to, taking/developing dental radiographs (x-rays) and
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in state of practice: Required
Radiation Safety Certificate: Required
Coronal Polish license: Required
Sealant license: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment.
Prepares treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.
Greets and prepares patients for treatment.
Exposes, develops and mounts dental radiographs.
Assists the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.
Conducts work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines.
Records medical and dental histories and vital signs, and treatment information of patient.
Participates in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals.
Provides patient education materials.
Maintains an appropriate office environment.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc.
, as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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