5 jobs found in Kentfield, CA

Teaching Dental Assistant Primary Purpose: University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. Under the general supervision of the Pediatric Clinic Manager, demonstrates and instructs concepts of four-handed dentistry in the Pediatric clinical setting to dental students. Essential Functions: Instruct and apply principles of efficient, and effective clinical pediatric procedures utilizing appropriate teamwork in a clinical setting: Ergonomics. Injury prevention. Instrument Transfers. Dental team positioning. Organization/work simplification. Infection control. Patient and professional communication....

Dental Assistant Primary Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager, supports and contributes to the school's mission statement by performing dental assisting and patient care support responsibilities for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. Essential Functions: • Perform chairside duties, including four-handed dentistry techniques, during surgical, implant and reconstruction procedures; collaborate with faculty members to support quality patient care. • Assist in the monitoring and treatment of surgical patients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and...

Sterilization/Dispensing Technician Primary Purpose: Under the immediate supervision of the Sterilization and Dispensing Manager, performs duties related to infection control and the sterilization and dispensing areas. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. Essential Functions: Process used dental instruments and equipment to include receiving, cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization of semi-critical and critical items; disinfect non-critical portable dental equipment; inspect contents of all instrument cassettes and packages for completeness and damage; replace as needed. Operate and assist in the maintenance of...

Dental Hygienist Primary Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager, Special Care Clinic provides periodontal and dental hygiene services, to include expanded functions as licensed in the State of California and by participating in Special Care programs and community relation activities. Essential Functions: 1. Provide periodontal care and dental hygiene services for patients in the Special Care Clinic to include local anesthesia under direct supervision of a faculty member, charting of periodontial condition, and nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation; take, process and mount dental radiographs as necessary. 2. Demonstrate sound infection control procedures following established protocol. 3. Monitor the recall/maintenance program for Special Care Clinic patients. 4. Record/maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records to include health history, treatment record, medical consult and other patient care information. 5. Educate patients regarding prevention of...

Patient Care Coordinator Primary Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Pediatric Clinic Manager, performs various administrative duties, including patient intake, maintaining accurate dental, medical, and insurance records, scheduling appointments, and coordinating hospital cases and patient management functions. Essential Functions: 1. Greet patients courteously and ensure all necessary documentation is updated and accurately filed in patient charts. 2. Prepare and maintain pre-registration intake forms, referrals, and reports as required for patient accounts, in compliance with clinic policies. 3. Maintain accurate and current patient records, including contact information, insurance updates, and oral/medical health documentation, to support efficient appointment scheduling. 4. Schedule and confirm patient appointments, respond to telephone inquiries from legal guardians, and coordinate communication with dental and medical providers. 5. Verify and reconcile...