RDA/OAP for Ortho Practice

Gold River Orthodontics; Gold River (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan option

Job summary

Gold River Orthodontics is seeking a positive, respectful clinical assistant (RDA or OAP) with orthodontic experience. Part-time role: 2 days/week with potential for more days.

Duties include assisting the orthodontist, taking records, infection control, sterilization, and front-office support. Requirements include CA Dental board-approved 8-hour Infection Control certificate, BLS, Radiation Safety certificates, and active RDA or OAP certification.

Qualifications

• CA Dental board-approved 8-hour Infection Control certificate is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Radiation Safety certification is required.
• Active RDA or OAP certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist or work independently under supervision of the Orthodontist in clinical care of patients.
• Take diagnostic records including ceph/pano/photos/digital scans/CBCT.
• Maintain infection control and safety in clinical area.

Skills

Orthodontic experience

Clinical assistant

Infection control

Education

CA Dental board-approved 8-hour Infection Control certificate

BLS certificate

Radiation Safety certificate

RDA or OAP certificate

Job description

We are looking for a positive, respectful and responsible clinical assistant (RDA or OAP only) who has working experience in an orthodontic practice. This is a part time position. 2 days/week and future increases to more working days.

Job duties:

• Assist or work independently under supervision of the Orthodontist in clinical care of patients
• Take diagnostic records including ceph/pano/photos/digital scans/CBCT
• Perform proper infection control techniques in keeping clinical area safe for patients and staff members
• Sterilize instruments and perform normal equipments maintenance
• Responsible with laboratory duties such as sending out digital lab orders or 3D printing of clear retainers
• Keeping practice clean and organized
• Inventory management
• Scheduling patients
• Assist in community outreach /marketing events
• Assist in front office duties
• Takes after hour emergency calls as requested by practice owner

A successful candidate should have current CA Dental board-approved 8-hour Infection Control certificate, BLS certificate, Dental Practice Act, Radiation Safety certificates, active RDA certificate or OAP certificate.

Pay rate: $23- $33 based on work experience

Benefits: Pay sick leave; option to participate in a retirement plan