Dental Assistant (RDA) – Patient Care & Mobile Clinic Support

Nhcare; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Healthcare in Riverside, CA seeks a Registered Dental Assistant to establish hygiene protocols, assist providers, and document patient findings. You will deliver chair-side support, perform procedures like x-rays, sealants, and impressions, and educate patients under dentist supervision.

The role requires CA RDA license, X-ray license, BLS on hire, and a valid CA driver’s license; bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CA Registered Dental Assistant license required.
• X-ray license required.
• CA driver's license and proof of auto insurance required.
• BLS certification required at hire (AHA-approved).
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental hygiene within standard care.
• Document dental history and observations for care.
• Assist dentist chair-side with tests and complex procedures.
• Manage emergencies during treatment.
• Evaluate patients and implement treatment plans under supervision.
• Provide patient care: cleaning, x-rays, sealants, fluorides, impressions.
• Document findings and outcomes comprehensively.
• Deliver oral health education and prevention activities.
• Develop individualized care plans and discharge planning.
• Document lab procedures and follow up results.
• Review patient records and assist with admissions and discharge.
• Maintain dental equipment and patient rooms.
• Prepare reports and assist with reception and triage.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Dental terminology

Multitasking

Teamwork

Confidential information handling

Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/

Education

High school diploma/GED

CA Registered Dental Assistant license

X-Ray license

CA driver's license

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Applications

eCW

Sidexis

Job description

Neighborhood Healthcare in Riverside, CA seeks a Registered Dental Assistant to establish hygiene protocols, assist providers, and document patient findings. You will deliver chair-side support, perform procedures like x-rays, sealants, and impressions, and educate patients under dentist supervision.

The role requires CA RDA license, X-ray license, BLS on hire, and a valid CA driver’s license; bilingual skills preferred.