Registered Dental Assistant (25732)

Ampla Health; Arbuckle (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dental care is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join their team in Arbuckle, CA. The role involves performing essential dental duties, maintaining a professional demeanor with patients and staff, and ensuring the highest standards of care. Candidates must possess a valid California RDA license and display exceptional communication and manual skills.

Qualifications

• Valid California RDA license is required.
• Must have a current CPR card and valid X-ray certificate.
• Demonstrates clear knowledge of clinic procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Mouth mirror inspections and charting of lesions.
• Placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings.
• Perform pulp tests under supervision.

Skills

Professional ethics

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

Valid California RDA license

Valid X-ray certificate

Current CPR card

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Arbuckle Dental - Arbuckle, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $26.54 - $31.59 Hourly

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for performing all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and other functions legally allowed in the state of California.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Duties with general supervision:

1. Mouth mirror inspecting oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth
2. Placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings

1. Duties with direct supervision:

1. Perform pulp test
2. Sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands
3. Placements of post-extractions and periodontal dressing
4. Coronal polishing if certified by the state
5. Sealants placement, if certified by the state
6. Other Duties assigned by Supervisor
7. Flexibility to work at other Ampla Health sites as needed

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors
2. Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions
3. Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning new challenges and opportunities
4. Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health
5. Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality
6. Readily adapts to change and can think outside the box

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Valid California RDA license
2. Current CPR card
3. Valid X-ray certificate
4. Ability to perform duties based on the attached performance evaluation factors
5. Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols
6. Ability to navigate through several different systems

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:

1. Must have neat and legible handwriting
2. Must be able to type accurately with proper verbiage and grammar
3. Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly
4. Demonstrate active and focused listening skills
5. Ability to communicate well with the public

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works well with patients in a generally comfortable environment office. Employees must possess the following physical requirements:

1. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)
2. Able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring
3. Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/PS
4. Must have adequate vision to read x-rays
5. Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting, turning
6. Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation on fingertips

Qualifications

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is responsible for performing all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and other functions legally allowed in the state of California.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Duties with general supervision:

1. Mouth mirror inspecting oral cavity, to include charting of obvious lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth
2. Placement and removal of temporary sedative dressings

1. Duties with direct supervision:

1. Perform pulp test
2. Sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands
3. Placements of post-extractions and periodontal dressing
4. Coronal polishing if certified by the state
5. Sealants placement, if certified by the state
6. Other Duties assigned by Supervisor
7. Flexibility to work at other Ampla Health sites as needed

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors
2. Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions
3. Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning new challenges and opportunities
4. Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health
5. Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality
6. Readily adapts to change and can think outside the box

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Valid California RDA license
2. Current CPR card
3. Valid X-ray certificate
4. Ability to perform duties based on the attached performance evaluation factors
5. Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols
6. Ability to navigate through several different systems

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:

1. Must have neat and legible handwriting
2. Must be able to type accurately with proper verbiage and grammar
3. Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly
4. Demonstrate active and focused listening skills
5. Ability to communicate well with the public

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works well with patients in a generally comfortable environment office. Employees must possess the following physical requirements:

1. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)
2. Able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring
3. Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/PS
4. Must have adequate vision to read x-rays
5. Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting, turning
6. Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation on fingertips