Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Merced (CA); In loco; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer in local社区

Shift premium pay for weekend work

Descrizione del lavoro

PDS Health in Merced, CA is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support the dentist in delivering top-quality care and ensuring patient commitment to treatment. You will prepare patients, assist during procedures, and help manage infection control and radiographic duties.

The role emphasizes ADA/HIPAA compliance, patient education, and a focus on the Perfect Patient Experience, with opportunities for tuition assistance and benefits. Strong team collaboration is essential.

Competenze

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED; state-mandated training courses 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 1-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Mansioni

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment for best possible treatment with urgency
• Maintain Perfect Patient Experience by focusing on optimal treatment and addressing patient needs
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist doctors to provide efficient, quality dental care
• Take X-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed by the dentist
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories per ADA guidelines
• Ensure compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, etc)

Formazione

GED or high school diploma

Associate degree or 1-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school

Strumenti

Coronal polish

Radiograph exposure

Ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures

Sealant application

Descrizione del lavoro

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

$23.25-$32.50 / Hourly

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