Registered Dental Assistant

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the US seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to support faculty in patient care and treatment at the PHCC. Responsibilities include chairside assisting, maintaining dental operatories, and engaging with students in a diverse setting. Candidates must hold a high school diploma, RDA license, and prior dental assisting experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of dental assisting experience in a group practice or dental school setting.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish) are highly desirable.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform chairside duties, including four-handed dentistry.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain dental operatories.
• Provide post-treatment instruction and materials to patients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Initiative

Patient management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current RDA license

Current CPR certification

Job description

Position is full-time, eight (8) hours hours per day, five (5) days per week. Must be available to work varying shifts to include evenings.

Position End Date

Open Date

Open Date 05/09/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director and the Director of the PHCC , assists faculty in all clinical aspects of patient care and treatment.

Essential Functions

• Perform chairside duties to include four-handed dentistry.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain dental operatories; maintain proper sterilization of instruments and materials.
• Provide post-treatment instruction and materials to patients; escort patients to and from treatment rooms.
• Take radiograph images.
• Pour diagnostic models and perform minor laboratory procedures.
• Monitor adherence to infection control policies and procedures among clinic students, residents, and faculty.
• Restock supplies, clean and maintain equipment as needed.
• Assist with front desk duties, including telephone coverage, scheduling, and appointment confirmation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director and/or Director, PHCC .

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Licenses:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current RDA license.
• Current CPR certification.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of dental assisting experience in a group practice or dental school setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Dental terminology and treatments.
• Scheduling and care coordination in an inter-disciplinary environment.
• Sterilization and infection control procedures.
• Medical emergency procedures, including CPR .
• General office administration methods.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and patients.
• Effectively assist staff and faculty.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Apply patient management and time management skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish) are highly desirable.
• Recognize and set-up dental instruments.
• Perform chairside assisting duties in all assigned roles.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain and utilize equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Education/Licenses:

Other:

• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position requires standing during the majority of working hours; occasional reaching and bending. Frequent handling of instruments requires incumbent to possess sufficient motor function to execute movements essential to providing oral health care to patients. Occasional computer and telephone use.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Position is full-time, eight (8) hours hours per day, five (5) days per week. Must be available to work varying shifts to include evenings. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated. Personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $20.16 - $26.70 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a current RDA license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a current California X-ray license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a current CPR certification?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of dental assisting experience in a group practice or dental school setting?
  • Yes
  • No