Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health; California, Palm Desert (MO, CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental group as a Registered Dental Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in patient care and treatment. This position offers the chance to enhance your skills while providing essential support to dentists and ensuring a comfortable environment for patients. You'll be responsible for assisting in various procedures, maintaining compliance with health regulations, and actively participating in creating a positive patient experience. With a commitment to diversity and community involvement, this innovative firm offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child Care Assistance

401K

Paid Volunteer Time

Shift Premium Pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and state-mandated training for certification.
• Certifications for radiograph exposure and ultrasonic scaling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in gaining patient commitment for treatment.
• Maintain a clean and sterile environment for patient comfort.
• Complete x-rays and instruct patients on oral health care.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control

Chair-side Skills

X-ray Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in Dental Assisting

Associate Degree or Technical Certificate

Job description

Now is the time to join Desert Gateway Dental Group. 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!

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 gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties associated with assisting the dentist in starting treatment include: utilizing x-ray time to promote the good qualities of the dentist, learning the patient’s expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair-side skills, and effectively supporting the dentist’s diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions. The RDA should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted duties.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Compensation Information: $23.50-$32.75 / Hourly

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.