Dental Assistant
Company: Wellpath
Location: Oroville
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview The Dental Assistant is
responsible for providing documentation of dental services to the
dentist or their designee. This involves maintaining dental charts,
keeping records of dental findings, and scheduling patients for
dental appointments. By ensuring the accurate documentation of
dental services, dental assistants enable dentists to monitor the
provision of dental services and provide the best possible care to
their patients. Responsibilities Provides chair-side assistance
during dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes
restorative materials as needed Performs intra-oral and extra-oral
x-rays, develops and mounts x-ray films Maintains x-ray, processor,
autoclave, and dental unit(s) according to specifications Manages
inventory of supplies and equipment, orders supplies and ensures
set up of trays for patients Completes daily instrument count
sheet, performs dental screenings, and maintains cleanliness and
sanitation of dental clinic through careful practices.
Qualifications Education Requires an Associate’s Degree or
Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school.
Experience Must have experience within either a private or public
dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental
Assistant. Experience with SOAP Documentation preferred Experience
and Understanding of OSHA/CDC Requirements. Experience with
computers and basic programs (ie: MS Office; Word, Excel, Outlook)
Licenses/Certifications Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Must be
able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
Keywords: Wellpath, Carmichael , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Oroville, California
