Registered Dental Assistant (30738)

Paycom; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Ampla Health in Chico, CA is seeking a Per Diem Registered Dental Assistant to support daily dental operations. The role requires a valid California RDA license, current CPR, and an active X-ray certificate.

The position involves chairside duties, charting, and adherence to clinic protocols, with flexibility to cover multiple Ampla Health sites as needed. The ideal candidate demonstrates professional conduct, strong organization, and the ability to work well with patients and staff while

Qualifications

• Valid California RDA license.
• Current CPR card.
• Valid X-ray certificate.
• Ability to navigate through several different systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect oral cavity with mouth mirror and chart lesions, restorations and missing teeth.
• Place and remove temporary sedative dressings.
• Perform pulp testing.
• Sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns and bands.
• Placements of post-extractions and periodontal dressing.
• Coronal polishing and sealants placement if state certified.

Skills

RDA license

CPR certification

X-ray certificate

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Chico Ampla Health Family Medical and Dental - Chico, CA 95926, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $27.98 - $37.79 Hourly, GENERAL PURPOSE:

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Duties with general supervision:

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

Duties with direct supervision:

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

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

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

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

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

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:

• Must have neat and legible handwriting
• Must be able to type accurately with proper verbiage and grammar
• Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly
• Demonstrate active and focused listening skills
• 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:
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)
• Able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring
• Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/PS
• Must have adequate vision to read x-rays
• 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
• Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation on fingertips