Bilingual Registered Dental Assistant - Community Health

Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc.; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

JWCH Institute, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support dentists in direct patient care and infection control.

You will assist with four-handed dentistry, radiographs, and chairside procedures while ensuring sterile, compliant operations across multiple clinics. Role includes front-office duties as needed, collaboration with the Dental Department, and participation in community-based health initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Graduation from a CA Board-approved RDA program.
• RDA licensure with the Dental Board of California.
• Completion of required CA Dental Practice Act course.
• Radiation Safety Certificate is required.
• 8-hour Infection Control course is required.
• AHA/BLS CPR certification is required.
• Coronal Polish certificate is required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• Active Class A driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in four-handed dentistry as chair-side assistant.
• Resolve patient questions and provide directions as authorized by dentist/hygienist.
• Prepare treatment procedures per protocols and dentist instructions.
• Take digital radiographs and intraoral photos per state regulations.
• Perform delegated procedures (impressions, temporary crowns, sealants, coronal polishing).
• Maintain Dental Department equipment and inventory; monitor supplies.
• Schedule appointments, verify eligibility, check in/out, collect co-pays.
• Ensure sterility and proper waste disposal according to protocols.
• Support health promotion and HIPAA/safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Medical Assistants and Providers; participate in screenings.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Dental assisting knowledge

Modern dental materials

Patient diversity sensitivity

Education

High School diploma or GED

California RDA program graduate

RDA licensure California

CA Dental Practice Act course

Radiation Safety Certificate

Infection Control (8-hr)

AHA-BLS/CPR

Coronal Polish certificate

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license - Class A

Job description

JWCH Institute, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support dentists in direct patient care and infection control.

You will assist with four-handed dentistry, radiographs, and chairside procedures while ensuring sterile, compliant operations across multiple clinics. Role includes front-office duties as needed, collaboration with the Dental Department, and participation in community-based health initiatives.