Impactful RDA: Chairside Care & Patient Education Pro

Harbor Community Clinic; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Community Clinic is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support clinical and administrative duties under the Dental Director and Office Manager. The role covers chairside assistance, sterilization, radiographs, patient education, and front-office duties as needed.

Expanded California scope duties include charting, bleaching activation, CAD imaging, provisional restorations, and adherence to the California Dental Practice Act. A CA RDA license and related trainings are required.

Qualifications

• Must have active California RDA license.
• Completion of Radiation Safety coursework required.
• Infection Control and California Dental Practice Act training completed.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment for patient care.
• Welcome, prepare, seat, and assist patients during procedures.
• Assist dentists with chairside support, instrument transfer, suctioning, and patient management.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment per infection control standards.
• Expose and process dental radiographs in compliance with state regulations.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Maintain inventory of dental supplies and notify leadership for replenishment.
• Support quality improvement, safety, and infection prevention activities.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Patient management

Education

High school diploma

RDA license (CA)

Radiation Safety training

Infection Control training

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Electronic dental records (EDR) experience

Job description

Harbor Community Clinic is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support clinical and administrative duties under the Dental Director and Office Manager. The role covers chairside assistance, sterilization, radiographs, patient education, and front-office duties as needed.

Expanded California scope duties include charting, bleaching activation, CAD imaging, provisional restorations, and adherence to the California Dental Practice Act. A CA RDA license and related trainings are required.