Registered Dental Assistant Applicant Pool (Ongoing)

Western University of Health Sciences; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-life balance

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive insurance plans

Job summary

A prominent health sciences university in Pomona seeks full-time Registered Dental Assistants for a continuous recruitment pool. Candidates will assist clinical faculty and students in delivering oral health care in a collaborative setting. Required qualifications include a current California RDA license, three years of experience, and Basic Life Support certification. The role involves various chairside duties and support of clinic operations, offering a dynamic environment in health education and community service. Competitive salaries and flexible benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience as a dental assistant.
• Must possess current California RDA license.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical faculty with oral health care.
• Perform chairside duties effectively.
• Support clinic operations including inventory control.

Skills

Registered Dental Assistant certification

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in electronic health records

Experience using dental equipment

Ability to interact professionally

Education

Any combination of education, training, or experience

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Dental imaging units

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant Applicant Pool (Ongoing)

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.

At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.

Although geographically we are two campuses – as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Position Title

Registered Dental Assistant Applicant Pool (Ongoing)

Position Control Number 998349 - P

Type of Position Staff

Position Status Full-time

Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location California

Department College of Dental Medicine

Job Summary

This is a continuous recruitment application pool to fill full-time, Registered Dental Assistant positions on an as‑needed basis. Applications are accepted year‑round and will remain in the pool.

To assist clinical faculty, dental students, and other clinical support staff in the provision of oral health care to patients in the College of Dental Medicine Clinics with a primary role at The Dental Center in Pomona. Facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care working as part of a multidisciplinary dental team, with the primary role as chairside dental assistant. Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of California; have a minimum of three years’ experience as a dental assistant; current Basic Life Support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact with health care professionals, students, and patients. Bilingual ability helpful.
• Proficient with computers, electronic health record, printers, calculator, fax machine, copy machine operation, electronic mail, video communications programs and telephone operation.
• Experience using portable dental units, ultrasonic and sterilization units, portable imaging units.
• Ability to interact with administration, faculty, staff, and students effectively and professionally.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience: Three or more years of experience as an RDA in a clinic, hospital clinic or dental office.
• Licensure and Certification: Must have current California RDA license and current Basic Life Support certification.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must maintain a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with Dental regulations.
• Preference given to those with experience in dental education.

Key Responsibilities

• Chairside dental assistant duties, including operatory set‑up and breakdown; infection control protocols; preparation and maintenance of dental instruments, supplies and equipment for each appointment; collect and record patient health histories; patient communication management; instrument transfer; isolation; dental material handling; dental charting; support medical emergencies. (30%)
• Provide basic supportive dental procedures under the direct supervision of a clinical dental faculty member as allowed by the Dental Board of California for Registered Dental Assistants, including, but not limited to: mouth mirror inspection of oral cavity; placement/removal of sedative dressings; taking dental x‑rays; taking impressions; application of topical fluoride and other agents; suture removal; assist in administration of nitrous oxide analgesia or sedation; place/remove rubber dams; place/remove wedges and matrices; cure restorative materials; test pulp vitality; size stainless steel crowns; temporary crown fabrication and cementation; application of bleaching agents; and coronal polishing.
• Support of clinic operations, including but not limited to clinic material, supply, and instrument inventory control; quality assessment and maintenance of dental instruments; regular maintenance of clinical equipment as directed; monitors and cleans clinic operatories and support spaces; reporting of equipment failures; maintain/record logs related to quality assurance and equipment operations; instrument sterilization; and instrument/material/equipment dispensing.
• Support the administrative clinical staff, including but not limited to: answering phones, patient reception, patient scheduling, dental record review and maintenance, patient registration, and patient billing.
• Support the educational mission of the clinical faculty, including role modeling and teaching students how to function as a dental assistant on the dental team, both in four‑handed chairside activities and in clinic operation support. Support clinical faculty in teaching students how to function as a dental provider on the dental team.
• Participate in required training and mandatory in‑services such as BLS, infection control, and HIPAA. Participate in compliance activities such as clinic audits, infection control audits.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties for this position. The College of Dental Medicine‑Dental Center reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Posting Details

Work Schedule

Usual hours are Monday‑Friday 8am to 5pm with the possibility of earlier or later start time. Evening or weekends may be required. Possibly be required to travel to CDM clinics including but not limited to CDM sites in Pomona, El Monte, Chino Hills, and Rancho Mirage.

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work‑life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits.

Additionally, we provide the following:

• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
• WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum: $21.00

Maximum: $25.00

Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes – employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, vision, depth, ability to adjust focus, and adequate vision to allow for safe operation of a motor vehicle.

The work environment is a large multi‑chaired clinic with moderate noise level. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and ionizing radiation. Compliance with safety precautions and OSHA Blood borne pathogen training is required.

Posting Information

Posting Number S01508

Posting Date 09/04/2024

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Conditions of Employment - Background Check

To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non‑completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.

Pay Transparency Act

Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)

It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Required License/Certification

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Additional Applicant Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you hold a current California Registered Dental Assistant License?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization.

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