Dental Assistant (DA/RDA)

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401k plan with matching

Educational assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley is hiring Dental Assistants (DA) and Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) to join our health centers. Experienced DAs or new graduates are welcome; higher pay for RDAs is available.

You will work with dentists and supervisors to ensure calm patients, prepared dentists, and clear communication during procedures. The role involves preparing tools, assisting during treatment, charting data, sterilization, and ensuring efficient back-office operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completed Dental Assisting program from an accredited college.
• X-Ray and Coronal Polish certificates required; CPR certification preferred.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt dental support and maintain smooth patient flow.
• Assist dentists and supervise the clinic in coordination with the RDA Supervisor.
• Communicate clearly with staff and patients; participate in trainings and meetings.
• Assist with treatment preparation and instrument sterilization; maintain back-office organization.
• Adhere to confidentiality and safety policies; flexible hours as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Customer service

Team player

Strong communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Leadership

Office software

Education

Dental Assisting certificate program

X-Ray certificate

Coronal Polish certificate

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for Dental Assistants (DA) and Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) to join one of our health centers.Experienced DA's or new Dental Assistant graduates are welcomed! We also offer higher pay for Registered Dental Assistants.

Our Dental Assistant's provide a positive patient experience and excellent quality care. They work closely with our dentists and supervisors to ensure that patients are calm, dentists are prepared, and information is communicated clearly. They can expect to prepare and arrange needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures. Hands necessary tools and equipment and provides assistance during treatment. Charts findings, change barriers, and sterilizes equipment.

Responsibilities

Works closely with the RDA Supervisor and other members of the clinic management team to:

• Provides prompt dental support; promotes a smooth patient flow; collects and records data accurately; maintains order of the back office, equipment and supplies.
• Achieves the organizational mission to provide health care access for all the members of the community. Helps make sure patients and families get the care they need when they need it.
• Consistently and openly communicates with supervisor and all staff.
• Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.
• Participates in health center in-services and meeting, listening and respecting others’ ideas.
• Abides by Rules of Confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High School graduate or GED
• Completed training program in Dental Assisting from Accredited College is required
• X-Ray certificate is required
• Coronal Polish certificate is required.
• CPR Card is required

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Possess a valid Driver’s license

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience, preferred

SKILLS:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
• Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team player
• Customer-service oriented
• Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques
• Positive professional insight
• Flexibility and dependability
• Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment
• Effective leadership/supervisory skills
• Modern office practices and procedures including email
• Intermediate computer skills
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
• Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.

The hourly wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $22.00 an hour. Our salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package for regular status employees includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost
• Paid time off and paid holidays401k plan with matching contribution
• Educational Assistance
• Employee discounts and more!