Registered Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental services provider seeks a Registered Dental Assistant in Anaheim, California. The role involves assisting dentists, ensuring a clean and patient-friendly environment, and maintaining compliance with dental regulations. Candidates should have essential state certifications and a high school diploma or GED to support diverse patient needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer

Shift premium pay for weekends

Qualifications

• Required state certifications in dental assisting.
• Preferably have an Associate degree or one-year certificate.
• Training in specific dental procedures mandated by state.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist in providing quality dental treatment.
• Prepare patients for treatment and maintain a sterile environment.
• Complete x-rays and instruct patients on oral health care.

Skills

Patient Care

Sterilization Procedures

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or Certificate

Job description

• 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 ExperienceÔ 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)

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
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

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Registered Dental Assistant • Anaheim, California, US