Registered Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental group in Simi Valley as a Registered Dental Assistant, where you'll support dental procedures and ensure quality patient care while developing your skills. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and more as part of our diverse and caring team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer

Shift premium pay for weekends

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED, with specific training as mandated.
• Certifications for duties like radiograph exposure and ultrasonic scaling required.
• Preferred: Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited school.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in gaining patient commitment for optimal treatment.
• Maintain a clean and sterile environment for patients.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments according to guidelines.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control

Anticipatory Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certifications as mandated by state

Associate degree or one-year certificate

Job description

Now is the time to join Simi Valley Dental Group and Orthodontics. 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, apply today!

$23.50-$32.75 / Hourly

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
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

Compensation Information


$23.50-$32.75 / Hourly

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