Dental Assistant – Sign-On Bonus & Community Impact

Feather River Tribal Health, Inc.; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

Feather River Tribal Health, Inc. is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support dental procedures under supervision, preparing patients, sterilizing tools, and assisting the dentist during exams and treatments.

The role includes taking histories, radiographs, impressions, and study casts, while also educating patients on oral hygiene and care. You will ensure infection control, maintain records, and support emergency management as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current California Registered Dental Assistant License is required.
• One year experience as an RDA in general dentistry is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited RDA program or documented proficiency as determined by a dental provider.
• Coronal Polishing certification is required.
• Radiation Safety certification is required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
• Takes digital dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Cleans and polishes removable appliances and fabricates temporary restorations.
• Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters.
• Maintenance and testing of equipment.

Skills

Dental terminology

Effective communication

Emergency management

Professionalism

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

California RDA license

One year RDA experience

Accredited RDA program

Coronal Polishing certification

Radiation Safety certification

CPR certification

Job description

Feather River Tribal Health, Inc. is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support dental procedures under supervision, preparing patients, sterilizing tools, and assisting the dentist during exams and treatments.

The role includes taking histories, radiographs, impressions, and study casts, while also educating patients on oral hygiene and care. You will ensure infection control, maintain records, and support emergency management as needed.