Register Dental Assistant

Shelby American, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Registered Dental Assistant to join their compassionate team in Los Angeles. In this role, you will provide essential support to dentists, prepare treatment rooms, and educate patients about oral hygiene. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about dental care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team committed to providing high-quality healthcare in a welcoming and multicultural setting.

Benefits

Health care

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

Education Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as an RDA or CDA required.
• Licensure as an RDA in California and current BLS Certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment room and assist the dentist with procedures.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and ensure equipment operation.
• Perform diagnostic x-rays and maintain a clean operatory.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Knowledge of dental/office equipment

Knowledge of dental/medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

California Board-approved RDA educational program

California Board-approved courses in radiation safety and coronal polishing

Tools

Dental equipment

Job description

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 health care and education in a welcoming and multicultural environment. To lead the way in health care 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 treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist’s access; suctioning; passing instruments
• Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth
• Provide diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
• Ensure the health history is updated
• Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
• Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; 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 those set forth, per the applicable State's Dental Auxiliaries
• Clean each operatory in accordance with the 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 to the Dental Board of California
• Current BLS Certification required

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience working as an RDA or CDA

Skills and Abilities:

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

Top Benefits or Perks: As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you’ll enjoy competitive wages and generous benefits:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, life insurance
• 403(b) Retirement plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Career development: Entry-level employees have opportunities to work in management, HR, or other areas of the company