Registered Dental Assistant

Brighter Beginnings; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in Richmond, CA is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to assist in clinical treatments. The role involves patient management, treatment room upkeep, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates are bilingual, have a valid dental assistant license, and possess strong communication skills. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Two weeks of vacation

13 paid holidays

Sick leave accrual

403b retirement account with matching

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years in a dental office setting for all ages.
• Current and valid California Registered Dental Assistant License.
• Valid BLS and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in the clinical treatment of patients.
• Greet patients and monitor arrival time.
• Ensure patients are attended to and comfortable.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited Dental Assisting Program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB POSTING

TITLE: REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO: DENTIST/DENTAL HYGIENIST/RDHAP (CLINICAL SUPERVISOR)

LOCATION:RICHMOND, CA AND ANTIOCH, CA

STATUS: NON- EXEMPT/HOURLY

OUR MISSION AND VISION

The Brighter Beginnings mission is to "support healthy births and successful development of children by partnering with parents and helping to build strong communities". Our mission gains its strength from our core belief that "Every family matters, and every child deserves a happy, healthy future".

OUR HISTORY

Brighter Beginnings is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and has been responding to the needs of families in resource-poor neighborhoods since 1984 when our work began in response to the alarming differences in mortality and illness rates among African American babies compared to other children.

Brighter Beginnings has grown into a respected and well-connected organization with locations in Oakland, Richmond, Bay Point, and Antioch. We have a multi-cultural, bi-lingual staff of passionate and committed family service professionals; in fact, many of our staff came to this work because of the challenges they faced in their own families.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the Dentist, Dental Hygienist, or Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) in the clinical treatment of patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred.
3. Current and valid California Registered Dental Assistant License.
4. Valid BLS and CPR certification.
5. Coursework in dental instruments and procedures for all ages.
6. Compliance with California dental practice requirements (e.g., x-ray requirements, OSHA training)
7. Commitment to CE for career development
8. Bilingual (English - Spanish) is highly preferred.
9. Minimum of 1 to 3 years in a dental office setting for all ages.
10. Proficient in taking digital X-rays.
11. Skilled in Electronic Health Records patient filing records used for billing, visit scheduling, and data entry, and in Microsoft Office, data entry and use of business email.
12. Experience and understanding of billing processes and guidelines for private and public health insurance programs, especially CCHP, Medicare, and Medi-Cal.
13. Ability to gain proficiency in additional computer programs required to perform the job.
14. Good verbal and written communication skills, including spelling and English grammar with the ability to understand and complete oral and written instruction.
15. Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members, and community
16. Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff
17. Ability to work as a team by communicating, collaborating, and cooperating with team members.
18. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
19. May be required to work at an alternative site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Management

1. Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time.
2. Set up treatment rooms for procedures.
3. Escort patients to the treatment room.
4. Seat patients in treatment rooms.
5. Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable.
6. Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol.
7. Ensure patients are always attended to.
8. Anticipate and assist with the needs of the dental team.
9. Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dental team.
10. Mix dental materials.
11. Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave.
12. Chart patients and record date, service rendered, and any charges.
13. Escort patients from the treatment room.
14. Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in the patient’s chart.
15. Educates patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
16. Apply fluoride treatments.
17. Perform clinical procedures as the practice act allows and as directed by a dentist or RDHAP.
18. Give patient instructions and demonstrate when necessary.
19. Monitor patient flow.

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

1. Keep dental units ready, stocked, and clean.
2. Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures.
3. Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations.
4. Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations.
5. Keep trays, instruments, and treatment room drawers organized.
6. Ensure that the office sterilization procedures document is on display.
7. Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases.
8. Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment.
9. Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol.

Records Management

1. Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
2. Accurately file patient information.
3. Arrange patient charts and radiographs for the next day’s appointments.
4. Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors.
5. Assist in the administration of the recall system

Inventory Management

1. Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed.
2. Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times

Office Participation

1. Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, generating reports, documenting, filing, moving former patient records, etc.).
2. Be an active participant in team meetings.
3. Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office.

Completes other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

This job requires the passing of a background check, a negative TB test or clear chest x-ray (less than 1 year old), Physical Exam (less than 6 months old), provide updated vaccination records, Hepatitis B vaccination, annual flu vaccination, Covid Vaccine and boosters, and maintain a current BLS card. Physical examination must indicate that the employee is able to meet the physical requirements of the job including: Lifting, Walking, Stooping, Bending, and Twisting.

SPECIAL ADA REQUIREMENTS

Brighter Beginnings is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary

1. For the purposes of ADA, the “Responsibilities” and “Qualifications” essential job functions
2. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/clinical work environment, with typical clinic noise and other disruptions.
3. Extended periods of standing and sitting are required
4. Various types of clinical equipment and office supplies are used to accomplish the job requirements
5. Required to drive to other work sites for meetings, conferences, etc.

BENEFITS
We are proud to offer competitive wages and benefits to our employees. Please feel free to inquire during the interview process. As a summary, we offer:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for employees working 30+ hours per week!
• Competitive wages and a friendly environment
• Two weeks of vacation (increase after 1 year of employment) if working 30+ hours per week
• 13 paid holidays if working 30+ hours per week
• Sick leave accrual
• Optional employee-paid dependent health coverage
• 403b retirement account with matching if working 20+ hours per week
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (30+ hour per week)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• HRSA Loan Repayment Program, eligible for $50,000Various types of clinic equipment/supplies are used to accomplish the job requirements and include, but are not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, printers, etc.
• Required to drive to other work sites for meetings, conferences, etc.

Brighter Beginnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. At Brighter Beginnings, employment decisions are made regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or ancestry, protected Veteran or military status, or other characteristics protected by law.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly.

All applicants that are offered a conditional offer of employment will need to complete a background check. For positions with client/patient contact, you must have a TB clearance and a physical assessment by a physician of your ability to complete job duties. Additional requirements are an immunization records (including MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TDAP, Covid-19). All positions require applicants to have a valid California driver’s license, be listed under car insurance as a driver, and a clean driving record (as defined by our insurance carrier).