Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Child care assistance

Job summary

Santee Smiles Dentistry is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our team in California. You will assist the dentist, educate patients, and help ensure a smooth, efficient patient flow with a focus on quality care.

The role includes taking X-rays, intra-oral pictures, and supporting treatment planning while maintaining a clean, compliant clinical and reception space for patients and staff alike.

Qualifications

• RDA duties include assisting the dentist and providing patient care.
• Compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, and other safety regulations.
• Certification/licensure as mandated by the state for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency.
• Participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by focusing on optimal treatment and patient comfort.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment and prepare patients for treatment.
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures under the dentist’s direction.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories according to ADA guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Chair-side skills

X-ray proficiency

Intra-oral pictures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certificate in dental assisting

Job description

Now is the time to join Santee Smiles Dentistry. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience.

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties associated with assisting the dentist in starting treatment include: utilizing x-ray time to promote the good qualities of the dentist, learning the patient’s expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair-side skills, and effectively supporting the dentist’s diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions. The RDA should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted duties.

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