Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Merced (CA); Híbrido; USD 65.904.000 - 92.409.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child Care Assistance

401K

Volunteer Time

Weekend Shift Premium

Descripción de la vacante

PDS Health in California is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support the dentist in delivering high-quality dental care and achieving the best patient outcomes. The role emphasizes patient commitment and efficiency in clinical tasks within a welcoming, clean environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, taking radiographs as directed, educating patients on oral health, and maintaining strict infection control while adhering to regulatory standards and guidelines.

Formación

• State-m mandated certifications/licensures or registrations.
• Completed training courses for required state certifications/licensures.
• Associate degree or certificate preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the dentist to gain patient commitment for best possible treatment.
• Maintain sterile and clean environment; prepare patients for treatment.
• 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 and operatories per ADA guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and other regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, etc.).

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Patient care

Educación

GED or higher

Associate degree or certificate

Descripción del empleo

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 Experience 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.