Pediatric Dental Assistant - Growth & Supportive Team

CHOICE Healthcare Services; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing & work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Leadership support

Team events & culture

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CHOICE Healthcare Services is hiring a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and anesthesiologists in a modern, friendly clinic. The role involves room prep, instrument handling, and assisting with procedures, with emphasis on patient care and safety.

The ideal candidate has dental assistant certification or 3+ months of related experience, plus potential Spanish language skills. Compensation is hourly and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Certified dental assistant or 3+ months related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor in procedures.
• Operate x-ray equipment and take x-rays.
• Prophy teeth.
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene.
• Chart and treatment plan with doctor.
• Sterilizes instruments.
• Setup and prepares rooms for hygiene and treatment.
• Take IO's.
• Charting.
• Sealants, if applicable.

Skills

Assist dentist

X-ray operation

Prophylaxis

Oral hygiene instruction

Charting

Sterilization

Education

Dental assistant certification

Job description

CHOICE Healthcare Services is hiring a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and anesthesiologists in a modern, friendly clinic. The role involves room prep, instrument handling, and assisting with procedures, with emphasis on patient care and safety.

The ideal candidate has dental assistant certification or 3+ months of related experience, plus potential Spanish language skills. Compensation is hourly and benefits are provided.