RDA Dental Assistant — Create Exceptional Patient Experience

PDS Health; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Volunteer time

Job summary

PDS Health in Torrance, CA is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support the dentist in delivering optimal patient care. You will prepare patients for treatment, assist with procedures, take x-rays, and educate patients on oral health, while maintaining a sterile, compliant environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with state-mandated certifications, and ideally an associate degree or certificate.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)
• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Responsibilities

• The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment
• At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate
• At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Education

High school diploma or GED

State certification/licenses/registrations

Associate degree or certificate

Job description

PDS Health in Torrance, CA is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support the dentist in delivering optimal patient care. You will prepare patients for treatment, assist with procedures, take x-rays, and educate patients on oral health, while maintaining a sterile, compliant environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with state-mandated certifications, and ideally an associate degree or certificate.