Dental Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & Skills

Pds Health; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Volunteer time off

Job summary

PDS Health is hiring a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) at Dentists of Santa Rosa to support dentists with patient care, imaging, and maintaining a sterile clinical environment.

The successful candidate will have state-required certifications and an associate degree or certificate, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care and education. This on-site position offers opportunities for skill development and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)
• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Responsibilities

• The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient ExperienceÔ by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment
• At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate
• At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Skills

Patient care

Office duties

Laboratory duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification/licensure as mandated by state

Associate degree or certificate

Job description

PDS Health is hiring a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) at Dentists of Santa Rosa to support dentists with patient care, imaging, and maintaining a sterile clinical environment.

The successful candidate will have state-required certifications and an associate degree or certificate, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care and education. This on-site position offers opportunities for skill development and professional growth.