Registered Dental Assistant

Brighter Beginnings; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support dental care in Richmond and Antioch, CA. The role involves assisting dentists, managing patient care, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have a dental assisting license and experience in a clinical setting. Competitive benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Loan Repayment Programs

Qualifications

• Current California Registered Dental Assistant License required.
• 1-3 years experience in a dental office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist during procedures and prepare treatment rooms.
• Maintain sterilization standards and organize supplies.
• Handle patient records per HIPAA and manage inventory.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Digital X-rays

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Job Posting

Title: Registered Dental Assistant

Reports To: Dentist/Dental Hygienist/RDHAP (Clinical Supervisor)

Location: Richmond, CA and Antioch, CA

Status: Non-exempt/Hourly

Our Mission and Vision

The Brighter Beginnings mission is to "support healthy births and successful development of children by partnering with parents and helping to build strong communities". Our core belief is that "Every family matters, and every child deserves a happy, healthy future".

Our History

Brighter Beginnings is a 501c3 nonprofit organization responding to the needs of families in resource-poor neighborhoods since 1984, focusing on disparities in mortality and illness among African American babies. We have locations in Oakland, Richmond, Bay Point, and Antioch, with a multicultural, bilingual staff passionate about family services.

Position Summary

The Registered Dental Assistant assists the Dentist, Dental Hygienist, or RDHAP in clinical patient treatment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program or relevant experience
• Current California Registered Dental Assistant License
• Valid BLS and CPR certifications
• Training in dental instruments and procedures for all ages
• Compliance with California dental practice requirements
• Commitment to continuing education
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred
• 1-3 years experience in a dental office
• Proficient in digital X-rays, Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office
• Experience with billing for private and public insurance programs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Occasional evenings and weekends; possible work at alternative sites

Responsibilities

Patient Management

• Greet and monitor patients, prepare treatment rooms, assist during procedures
• Review health histories, educate patients on oral health, apply fluoride, and record treatment data

Treatment Room Management & Sterilization

• Maintain sterilization standards, organize supplies, oversee equipment maintenance

Records & Inventory Management

• Handle patient records per HIPAA, manage inventory, prepare for next day

Office Participation

• Support other office tasks, participate in team meetings, promote teamwork

Other duties as assigned. This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Requirements

Background check, TB test, physical exam, vaccination records, and current BLS required. Must meet physical demands of the job, including lifting, walking, and bending.

ADA Compliance

We comply with the ADA, providing reasonable accommodations. Work environment includes clinical noise, extended standing/sitting, and travel to other sites.

Benefits

Competitive wages and benefits, including health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, FSA, EAP, and loan repayment programs. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.