Dental Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & Team Excellence

Pacific Dental Services, LLC; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Paid time to volunteer

Weekend shift premium

Job summary

Pacific Dental Services, LLC is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in Carson, CA to support dentists with patient care, imaging, and chair-side assistance. You will help educate patients, prepare treatment areas, and ensure infection control per ADA/HIPAA guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with state certification/licensure. An associate degree or certificate is preferred, with opportunities for tuition reimbursement and benefits including medical, dental, 401K,

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or 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

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment for best possible treatment with urgency
• Actively participate in Perfect Patient Experience by keeping patients focused on optimal treatment
• Maintain a clean, sterile, cheerful environment and assist doctors to provide efficient dental treatment
• At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures
• At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories per ADA guidelines
• Maintain compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, etc)

Education

High school diploma / GED

State certification/licensure

Associate degree or certificate

Job description

Pacific Dental Services, LLC is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in Carson, CA to support dentists with patient care, imaging, and chair-side assistance. You will help educate patients, prepare treatment areas, and ensure infection control per ADA/HIPAA guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with state certification/licensure. An associate degree or certificate is preferred, with opportunities for tuition reimbursement and benefits including medical, dental, 401K,