Public Health Dental Assistant*

The Job

Future Salary Increase

3.00% across the board salary increase effective February 22, 2025 & 2026*

*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

The Department of Public Health is recruiting for Public Health Dental Assistants who provide technical assistance to dental professionals in the treatment of patients. Duties include maintaining and updating dental records, supplies, and equipment; assist the dentist at chair side; take and develop dental x-rays for diagnostic purposes; instruct patients in proper practices of dental hygiene and prophylaxis; sterilize, care for and arrange dental instruments, equipment, and accessories and make appointments for patients.

These positions will be expected to travel and work in all three Federally Qualified Health Centers located in San Bernardino, Ontario, and Hesperia.

Official Title: Dental Assistant I

For more detailed information, refer to the Dental Assistant I job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Basic Life Support Certification: Incumbents must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support certification.
• Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents selected for these positions must pass a background check which includes verification of employment history and education as well as a physical exam and drug screening.
• Physical Conditions: Must be able to balance, bend, climb, crawl, knee, sit, squat, stand, stoop, turn, twist and, walk long distances both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions; hand and finger dexterity in both hands; ability to manipulate heavy duty security locks and doors; reaching or working above and below shoulder level; normal vision, including color discrimination; normal hearing; and carrying up to 10 pounds.
• Travel: Travel throughout the County will be required as the incumbent will be expected to travel and work in all three health center locations in San Bernardino, Ontario, and Hesperia. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Minimum Requirements

License*: Possession of a current license as a Registered Dental Assistant issued by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners.

-AND-

Certifications*: Possession of a Coronal Polishing certification AND current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

-AND-

Experience: One (1) year of experience (full-time equivalent) performing clinical dental assistant duties which includes oral health education, charting of decayed, missing and/or filled teeth, and instructing patients on proper oral hygiene and proper nutritional habits.

* NOTE: Must attach legible copies of the following required documents:

• Current license as a Registered Dental Assistant by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners.
  
• Coronal Polishing certification.
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess three (3) or more years of experience as a licensed Dental Assistant and computer experience with the following applications:

1) Microsoft Outlook

2) Microsoft Word

3) Microsoft Excel

4) Microsoft Access

5) Microsoft Access.

Experience with internet/intranet usage and an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (e.g. Dentrix; EPIC ) is highly desirable.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 pm, Friday, October 25, 2024. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.



Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Technical & Inspection Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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