Registered Dental Assistant

Glidewell Dental; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental service provider in Irvine, California is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to assist with patient care and dental procedures. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a current California Dental Assistant License, and a minimum of three years of chairside experience. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, assisting the dentist, and ensuring compliance with all health regulations. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant License in California is required.
• Must have at least 3 years of chairside dental experience.
• Ability to educate patients on dental health and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Assist dentist during procedures and manage instrument setups.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Document dental procedures accurately and completely.

Skills

Chairside dental assistance

Infection control

Patient education

Documentation and charting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 3 years of chairside dental experience

Job description

• Prepares patients for oral examinations.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets-up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
• Anticipates dentist’s needs in order to ensure streamline treatment procedures.
• Records medical and dental history and vital signs of patients.
• Ensures review and completion of accurate and current documentation of medical history, medical alerts, and signed consent forms.
• Documents and charts all dental procedures performed during each patient visit according to Company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Provides patients with postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Provides dental education and information to ensure patient awareness of dental health and continuing treatment.
• Ensures operatory is appropriately equipped and stocked with inventory and re-orders materials when necessary.
• Adheres to State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws for infection control, safety standards in operatory, and wearing personal protective barriers.
• Recognizes signs of a dental emergency and ensures proper and timely response and notification to patient, operatory staff, and emergency medical personnel when necessary.
• Coordinates all in-house cases; schedules appointments and reserves operatory time.
• Conducts preliminary screening appointments and recruits ideal candidates for Research & Development (R&D) and marketing projects.
• Ensures development and implementation of operatory goals are developed in collaboration with R&D studies and Marketing campaigns.
• Ensures overall presentation and delivery of operatory procedures are of highest quality for marketing projects.
• Submits requests for approvals to Human Resources for all patients.
• Coordinates videotaping and photography with marketing department per management direction.
• Assists with marketing projects such as courses, marketing videos, and brochures.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years of chairside dental experience.

Special Requirements/Certification

• Current Registered Dental Assistant License in California.