Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant

Vista Community Clinic; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Community Clinic, a prominent non-profit outpatient clinic in California, seeks a dedicated Registered Dental Assistant to support dental services. The ideal candidate will possess a robust skill set in patient care and relevant certifications, coupled with bilingual abilities in English and Spanish. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health while working within a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

403(B) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Two years' experience as a registered dental assistant required.
• Operational experience with dental practice-related equipment necessary.
• Availability for evening/weekend shifts if requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance in four-handed dentistry.
• Maintain smooth patient flow between reception and operatories.
• Operate x-ray equipment and process images.

Skills

Patient care

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent with post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Certification of Completion of Registered Dental Assistant Exam

Coronal Polishing Certificate

Radiation Safety Certificate

Current CPR Certification

Tools

X-ray machine

Sterilizing equipment

Ultrasonic equipment

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Under the clinical supervision of the dentist and the administrative supervision of the clinic manager, the Registered Dental Assistant will provide chair side assistance to the dentist in the concept of four handed dentistry and prepare patients for service delivery.

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum

• 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

Pay Range

• DA - $21.00 - $24.00
• RDA - $23.00 - $25.00