Dental RDA: Chairside Pro for Patient Care

San Diego American Indian Health Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego American Indian Health Center is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to support patient care, chairside assistance, and accurate record-keeping in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities include taking X-rays, maintaining infection control, managing supplies, and educating patients on oral hygiene; requires CA RDA license, coronal polishing, sealants, X-ray cert, CPR/BLS; ECW EHR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program.
• Current CA Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license.
• Current Coronal Polishing and Pit/Fissure Sealant Certificate.
• Valid X-Ray certificate.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for dental treatments, ensuring patient comfort.
• Assist the dentist during procedures by providing instruments and materials, maintaining a sterile area.
• Take and develop dental X-rays following safety protocols.
• Record treatment information in the electronic dental record (EDR) and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Infection control

Dental terminology

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Dental Assisting program

CA RDA license

Coronal Polishing certificate

Sealant certificate

X-Ray certificate

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

ECW EHR

Job description

San Diego American Indian Health Center is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to support patient care, chairside assistance, and accurate record-keeping in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities include taking X-rays, maintaining infection control, managing supplies, and educating patients on oral hygiene; requires CA RDA license, coronal polishing, sealants, X-ray cert, CPR/BLS; ECW EHR experience preferred.