Register Dental Assistant

South Central Family Health Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Registered Dental Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting dentists with procedures, educating patients, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. Ideal candidates will have the necessary licensure, experience, and a passion for community health.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Generous health care benefits

Dental and life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensure as an RDA with the Dental Board of California.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience working as RDA or CDA.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with basic supportive dental procedures.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative instructions.
• Prepare treatment room and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of dental/medical equipment

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

California Board-approved RDA educational program

California Board-approved courses in radiation safety and coronal polishing

Licensure as an RDA with the Dental Board of California

Current BLS Certification

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South Central Family Health Center provided pay range

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Base pay range

$51,541.00/yr - $59,097.00/yr

Description

Title: Registered Dental Assistant

Base Salary Range: $51,541 - $59,097 plus benefits

FTE: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Dental Assistant who wants to make a difference in our community. We want to hear from you if you thrive in a fast-paced, caring, and compassionate environment!

Our Mission: The mission of South Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the diverse community of inner-city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive healthcare and education in a welcoming and multicultural environment. To lead in healthcare in South Los Angeles, as the premier provider and employer of choice offering comprehensive, high-quality, affordable, efficient, and culturally responsive services.

General Summary: The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) will provide basic supportive dental procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist and will assist the dentist. The RDA will prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have the patient ready for the dentist. The ideal candidate will perform some of the following essential duties:

• Prepare treatment room for patient.
• Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; position instruments for dentist's access; suction; pass instruments.
• Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Expose and develop radiographic studies, pour, trim, and polish study casts to provide diagnostic information.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Ensure the health history is updated.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance; call for repairs when necessary.
• Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Act in accordance with applicable State's Dental Auxiliaries guidelines.
• Clean each operatory following American Dental Association guidelines.

Qualifications, Licensure, and Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successfully complete California Board-approved courses in radiation safety and coronal polishing.
• Graduate from a California Board-approved RDA educational program.
• Licensure as an RDA with the Dental Board of California.
• Current BLS Certification required.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience working as RDA or CDA.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of dental/medical equipment and terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Bilingual and bi-literate in English/Spanish preferred.

Top benefits or perks include competitive wages and generous benefits such as health care, dental, life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, education reimbursement, and career development opportunities.