Registered Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental services provider seeks a Registered Dental Assistant for their Stockton location. The role involves assisting dentists, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a clean environment while adhering to strict health regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer

Shift premium pay

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED.
• Certifications/licenses as mandated by state required.
• Associate degree or one-year certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with patient treatment.
• Prepare patients for treatment and maintain a sterile environment.
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed by the dentist.

Skills

Patient Care

Sterilization Procedures

Health Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certifications as mandated by state

Associate degree or one-year certificate

Job description

• 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
• 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

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Registered Dental Assistant • Stockton, California, US