• Job Description

  Req#: 4931661
  Future Salary Increase

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

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

  The Department of Public Health is recruiting for Registered Dental Assistant II* 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 II
  

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

  Excellent Benefits Package!

  
  

  Health Benefits Medical and Dental: family coverage Vision: employee coverage Premium subsidies to offset health costs Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses Paid Time Off Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option 11 days accruable sick leave 15 paid holidays Perfect attendance leave Flexible work schedules (in some departments) Retirement Generous Pension Retirement reciprocity may be available 457(b) deferred compensation plan Retirement Medical Trust Fund Click the link below for additional details: Benefits By Occupational Unit: Technical & Inspection

  
  

  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  
  

  • Dental Assistant Registration: Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid license as a Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions
  • 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 may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. These positions may require to travel and work in all three Federally Qualified Health Centers located in San Bernardino, Ontario, and Hesperia and Mobile Units as needed for coverage.

  License*: Possession of a current license as a Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF) issued by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners.
  

  -AND-

  
  Certifications: Possession of a RDAEF license which includes 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 in Extended Functions by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

  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) Dentrix Software - Electronic Health Record

  6) EPIC Wisdom - Electronic Health Record

  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.
  
  Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

  To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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 need technical assistance, follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

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

  ADA Accommodation:
  If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

  Veterans' Preference:
  Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).

  For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

• About the company

  San Bernardino County, officially the County of San Bernardino, is a county located in the southern portion of the US state of California, and is located within the Inland Empire area.

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