Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental group as a Registered Dental Assistant where you will assist dentists in providing optimal patient care. This role offers opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining a welcoming environment for patients. Enjoy competitive hourly pay and various benefits including medical insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid community volunteer time

Shift premium pay for weekend roles

Qualifications

• Required training courses for certification or licensure as per state regulations.
• Certifications/licenses as mandated by state.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist to gain patient commitment for optimal treatment.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and welcoming environment.
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed by the dentist.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control

Chair-side Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or one-year certificate

Job description

Now is the time to join River Lakes Dental Group and Orthodontics. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!

$23.50-$32.75 / Hourly

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist in providing the best possible treatment and gaining patient commitment. Key duties include: utilizing x-ray time effectively, educating patients with intra-oral pictures, using effective chair-side skills, and supporting the dentist's diagnosis. The RDA must comply with safety regulations, infection control, and permitted duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist to gain patient commitment for optimal treatment with urgency.
• Participate in the Perfect Patient ExperienceÔ by focusing on patient needs and concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and welcoming environment; prepare patients and assist dentists for efficient, quality treatment.
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed by the dentist.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment following ADA guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and health regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, etc.).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with required training courses for certification or licensure as per state regulations.
• Certifications/licenses as mandated by state (e.g., radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling, sealant application).
• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited institution preferred, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid community volunteer time
• Shift premium pay for weekend roles

Compensation: $23.50-$32.75 per hour.

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a healthier, happier team.