Pediatric Registered Dental Assistant

Via Care Community Health Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Care Community Health Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Dental Assistant to provide essential clinical support to our dental team, ensuring high-quality oral healthcare for patients. This entry-level role offers growth in a clinical setting under supervision by the Dental Director or CMO, with responsibilities spanning dental procedures and administrative duties.

The position emphasizes radiography, infection control, equipment sterilization, and patient interactions, with

Qualifications

• Entry-level position suitable for candidates pursuing growth in dental clinical settings.
• Must be able to follow OSHA and clinic standards.
• Comfort with administrative tasks and patient interactions.
• Understanding of radiography safety and radiation precautions.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepare, sterilize, and organize supplies and equipment per OSHA standards.
• Set up trays for procedures.
• Take radiographs as directed by dentist.
• Develop and process dental radiographs per provider orders.
• Monitor and maintain radiation safety procedures and protocols.
• Order and maintain inventories of dental clinic supplies.
• Interact with and process dental clinic patients.
• Perform telephone triage and conduct patient interviews.
• Maintain dental records in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist in monthly reporting and quality improvement activities.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Dental Director.
• Lead expanded duties as delegated by the dentist.

Skills

Chair-side assist

Radiography

Infection control

Dental software

Patient communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant. The Registered Dental Assistant will provide essential clinical support to our dentists and hygienists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality oral healthcare services to our patients. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates with a passion for dentistry and a commitment to professional growth in a clinical setting. Under the general supervision of the Dental Director or CMO, The Registered Dental Assistant ides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff leadership and support to a full-range dental services operation. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol and procedures, policies, standards, and assists May perform other related work, including making appointments, answering the phone, ordering supplies, and doing dental billing.

• Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of dental procedures.
• Prepares, sterilizes, and organizes dental supply and dental equipment according to OSHA and Clinic standards.
• Sets-up trays for procedures.
• Takes radiographs as directed by dentist (only assistants who have completed courses on radiation safety).
• Develops and processes dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders.
• Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
• Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies.
• Interacts with and processes dental clinic patients.
• Performs telephone triage and conducts patient interviews.
• Creates and maintains dental records in accordance with established protocol and procedures.
• Assists in monthly reporting and quality improvement activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Dental Director.
• Assume the leadership responsibilities associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentist.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant. The Registered Dental Assistant will provide essential clinical support to our dentists and hygienists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality oral healthcare services to our patients. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates with a passion for dentistry and a commitment to professional growth in a clinical setting. Under the general supervision of the Dental Director or CMO, The Registered Dental Assistant ides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff leadership and support to a full-range dental services operation. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol and procedures, policies, standards, and assists May perform other related work, including making appointments, answering the phone, ordering supplies, and doing dental billing.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of dental procedures.
• Prepares, sterilizes, and organizes dental supply and dental equipment according to OSHA and Clinic standards.
• Maintain housekeeping records.
• Sets-up trays for procedures.
• Takes radiographs as directed by dentist (only assistants who have completed courses on radiation safety).
• Develops and processes dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders.
• Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
• Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies.
• Interacts with and processes dental clinic patients.
• Performs telephone triage and conducts patient interviews.
• Maintains dental laboratory slips.
• Creates and maintains dental records in accordance with established protocol and procedures.
• Assists in monthly reporting and quality improvement activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Dental Director.
• Assume the leadership responsibilities associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentist.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency in dental radiography and infection control procedures.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Compassionate and empathetic attitude toward patients.
• Current knowledge of and ability to follow a full range of dental clinical procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services.
• Knowledge of ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment.
• Interviewing skills.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional regulations and guidelines for providing dental outpatient services.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of dental equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards.
• Four-handed dental assisting technique.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.
• Ability to develop and process dental radiographs.