Bilingual Registered Dental Assistant – Four-Handed Dentistry

Vista Community Clinic; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Vista Community Clinic (VCC) seeks a Registered Dental Assistant to support dentists with four-handed dentistry and patient prep. Under clinical supervision, you will assist in impressions, fluoride application, sutures, nitrous oxide, and radiography, ensuring smooth patient flow from reception to operatories.

Requirements include bilingual English/Spanish, RDA exam, coronal polishing, radiation safety, CPR/BLS, and at least two years of high-volume dental experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with post high school vocational training.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• Certification of Completion of Registered Dental Assistant Exam.
• Coronal Polishing Certificate and Radiation Safety Certificate.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification.
• Two years of experience as a registered dental assistant in a high-volume practice.
• Availability to work evenings and/or weekends when requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance to dentist in four handed dentistry and prepare patients for service.
• Impressions, applying topical fluoride, nitrous oxide administration, sutures, and restorative procedures support.
• Maintain patient flow from reception to operatories and operate x-ray equipment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Professional dental duties knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered Dental Assistant exam certification

Coronal Polishing Certificate

Radiation Safety Certificate

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Ultrasonic equipment

Dental laboratory equipment

Job description

Vista Community Clinic (VCC) seeks a Registered Dental Assistant to support dentists with four-handed dentistry and patient prep. Under clinical supervision, you will assist in impressions, fluoride application, sutures, nitrous oxide, and radiography, ensuring smooth patient flow from reception to operatories.

Requirements include bilingual English/Spanish, RDA exam, coronal polishing, radiation safety, CPR/BLS, and at least two years of high-volume dental experience.