Dental Assistant (DA or RDA) - $22-$26/hour

DirectDental; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DirectDental is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant (DA or RDA) to join our La Habra clinic. The ideal candidate will provide patient care, assist with various dental procedures, and maintain a welcoming environment. This role requires strong qualifications including certification, bilingual skills in English and Spanish, and at least two years of experience. We offer a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

403b and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Two years' experience as a registered dental assistant in a high volume practice.
• Operational experience with dental practice equipment.
• Knowledge of professional dental duties and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist chair-side in various dental procedures including creating impressions and administering nitrous oxide.
• Coordinate patient flow and manage multiple operatories.
• Operate and process x-ray images for dental diagnostics.

Skills

Bilingual

General Practice

Digital X-rays

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of Registered Dental Assistant Exam

Coronal Polishing Certificate

Radiation Safety Certificate

Current CPR Certification

Tools

x-ray machine

sterilizing equipment

ultrasonic equipment

laboratory equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant (DA or RDA) - $22-$26/hour

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Vista Community Clinic - La Habra

• Per Diem***
  
  

Benefits Package

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 403b and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
  
  

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of patient care activities and assist chair side in the concept of four handed dentistry including but not limited to impressions, applying non-aerosol and topical agents, applying topical fluoride, removing post-extractions and periodontal dressings and sutures, assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide, placing and removing rubber dams and removing matrices for restorative procedures
• Maintain a smooth constant flow of patients from reception to operatories; coordinate the activities of several operatories through proper utilization of time, resources, abilities and patient needs
• Operate x-ray equipment to make complete and/or selective oral radiographic services. Process images and arrange in format as appropriate.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Certification of Completion of Registered Dental Assistant Exam
• Coronal Polishing Certificate
• Radiation Safety Certificate
• Current CPR Certification
• Operational experience with x-ray machine, sterilizing equipment, ultrasonic equipment, laboratory equipment and other dental practice related equipment
• Minimum two years' experience working as a registered dental assistant in a high volume dental practice
• Availability and willingness to work evening and/or weekend hours when requested
  
  

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of the full range of professional dental duties in connection with treatment of dental diseases and dental health problems of usual difficulty
• Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of health care delivery
• Proven ability to put patients at ease and give clear understandable directions of treatment recommended by dentist
• Knowledge of health care delivery systems and the ability to use that knowledge in assisting clients with accessing necessary health care services
• Knowledge of the operational aspects of Medi-Cal, CHDP, private insurance and government programs which pay for dental services
• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities
  
  

Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Skills

• General Practice
• Digital X-rays
• Bilingual
• Spanish
  
  

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
  
  

Compensation

• $22-$26/hour
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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