Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer in your local社区

Shift premium pay for weekends

Job summary

PDS Health is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant for the Dentists of El Dorado Hills practice to join a team of experienced professionals. You will support the dentist and help patients feel confident about their treatment plan.

This role emphasizes patient experience, sterile environment, radiography duties, and compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and dental board guidelines. If you value patient care and teamwork, apply to join our welcoming, mission-driven dental team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with state-mandated certification training.
• Associate degree or certificate in dental assisting preferred.
• Licensure or certification as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist to gain patient commitment for optimal treatment with urgency.
• Participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by focusing on patient needs and concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sterile environment and prepare patients for treatment.
• Under dentist direction, take X-rays and intra-oral pictures as appropriate.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories per ADA guidelines.
• Comply with State, Federal and other regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, etc.).

Skills

Patient-focused care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or 1-year certificate

GED or high school diploma

State licensure/certification

Job description

Now is the time to join Dentists of El Dorado Hills. 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,

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

$23.00-$32.25 / Hourly

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