Dental Assistant (with RDA)

Smile Brands Inc.; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount programs

Pet insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to work with our dentist at Mission Viejo Dental Associates. The role involves assisting with oral surgeries, preparing rooms and maintaining infection control, while delivering excellent patient care.

Requirements include RDA certification, CPR/BLS, and experience in general or oral surgery. Compensation ranges from $25 to $27 per hour, with benefits available depending on status.

Qualifications

• CPR or BLS certification required.
• Registered dental assistant (RDA) qualification.
• Must have general or oral surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the oral surgeon during procedures (wisdom teeth, implants).
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and surgical equipment.
• Maintain sterile field and infection control protocols.
• Review patient histories and update records; obtain vitals before/during/after procedures.
• Take and process digital radiographs and CBCT scans as allowed.
• Provide pre- and post-operative instructions to patients.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Registered dental assistant

Oral surgery experience

Job description

Overview

\"You belong here with us at Mission Viejo Dental Associates\"

We\'re looking for a Registered Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist.

Our commitment is in everything we do.

Smile Brands is strongly rooted in encouraging and empowering people to branch out beyond their comfort zones.

We believe in individual journeys of personal and professional discovery in an environment where people feel safe, supported, welcomed and seen.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday-Friday (must have GP RDA/OSA exp)

Responsibilities

• Assist the oral surgeon during procedures such as:
• Wisdom tooth extractions
• Dental implant placements
• Bone grafting
• Extractions and other oral surgical procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and surgical equipment.
• Maintain sterile field and infection control protocols.
• Review patient medical histories and update records.
• Obtain vital signs and monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Take and process digital radiographs (X-rays) and CBCT scans as permitted by certification.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.
• Prepare and administer nitrous oxide and assist with IV sedation procedures as permitted by training and office protocols.
• Ensure proper sterilization and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Document treatment notes and update electronic health records.
• Manage inventory and order clinical supplies as needed.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and California Dental Board regulations.
• Respond to patient questions and provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Must have certs to be hired:
• cpr or bls
• registered dental assistant
• must have general or oral surgery experience

Compensation

$25-$27/hr

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include

• paid time off (\"PTO\")
• health
• dental
• vision
• health savings account
• telemedicine
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• employee discount programs
• pet insurance
• a 401k plan

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]