Registered Dental Assistant/Dental Assistant

Hill Country Health & Wellness Center; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Country Health & Wellness Center in Redding, CA seeks an experienced Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant to support the dentist in all procedures and ensure patient comfort. The role requires CA RDA licensure, CPR and X‑Ray certification, proper sterilization practice, and strong teamwork.

Day shifts with a focus on efficient patient flow and quality care in a busy dental clinic. Responsibilities include preparing rooms, taking x-rays, charting, assisting chairside, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Must have current California RDA license and CPR certification.
• X-ray license required; RDA license if applicable.
• Intermediate reading/writing and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up procedure trays for morning patients.
• Take x-rays as directed by Dentist.
• Pass and receive instruments during procedures.
• Sterilize instruments per OSHA guidelines and clean rooms.
• Maintain patient records and health history updates.
• Coordinate patient flow and scheduling inside the clinic.
• Call prescriptions to pharmacy as directed and prepare medications for sliding scale patients.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and maintain licensure via CE.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Math ability

Reasoning ability

Computer skills

Education

Registered Dental Assistant license (CA)

Tools

Centricity practice management software

Windows

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Redding - Redding, CA 96002, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Job Title: Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of a qualified dentist and clinic manager in an ambulatory care setting at the Round Mountain and/or Redding location, provides assistance on all procedures authorized by the provisions of the Dental Practice Act.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Switch on compressor/water system and x-ray units in each room.
• Set up procedure trays for all a.m. patients.
• Flush water lines in operatories.
• Prepare treatment room for each patient (includes appropriate instruments, barriers, records, x-rays on view box if applicable)
• Greet, seat, bib, and prepare patient for treatment
• Review/update patient health history
• Verify pre-med is taken, if indicated
• Check informed consent for updated information/signature
• Take blood pressure on patients 18 and older
• Develop a working knowledge of each patient’s record and where information is located
• Take x-rays as indicated by Dentist.
• Chart entry for exams (missing teeth, restorations, etc).
• Always assist dentist chairside, including passing and receiving of instruments, oral evacuation and retraction and preparation materials. Be prepared to assist in the event of an emergency.
• Take alginate impressions.
• Sterilize instruments in accordance with OSHA guidelines; set up trays; put away instruments; sterilize exam rooms according to OSHA guidelines.
• Performs weekly spore testing of sterilization equipment.
• Call prescriptions to pharmacy as directed
• Prepare filling of prescriptions for sliding scale patients according to protocol.
• Assist in keeping lab clean.
• Change cold sterilization solution according to guidelines.
• Change ultrasonic solution according to guidelines.
• Coordinate patients and procedures, keeping flow steady.
• Perform coronal polish and prophylaxis of children, if directed by DDS.
• Update supply order list; keep operatories stocked.
• Wipe counters, equipment, containers in sterilization room daily.
• Maintain dental equipment.
• Lubricate hand pieces daily
• Clean and maintain autoclave as specified by the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Clean and maintain station including waste water as needed or as specified by the preventative maintenance schedule
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Maintain current license through completion of required continuing education courses.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:

• Adhere to Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in team systems.
• Perform duties ethically.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Demonstrate ability to re-prioritize duties as needs arise.
• Use time efficiently.
• Be responsible for internal/external client satisfaction.
• Display flexibility in accepting, changing, and carrying out assignments.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work environment throughout facility.
• Ability to communicate with team members effectively and professionally.
• Perform job duties in a quality manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Current licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of California. Must have good working knowledge and understanding of dental surgery and associated procedures, terminology and techniques. Must demonstrate ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.

Certificates and Licenses:

Current CPR certification and X-Ray license. RDA license if applicable

Language Ability:

Must have intermediate level language skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before individuals, groups or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Must have basic math skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability:

Must have intermediate level reasoning skills. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Word. Knowledge of Centricity practice management software a plus but not required.

Equipment Skills:

Working knowledge of all standard dental equipment, including sterilization equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The work environment is an indoor business and dental office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with normal dental equipment noises and business office noises, computers, printers and phones. While performing the duties of this job, employees may regularly be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and chemicals; frequently may work near moving mechanical parts, be exposed to risks of radiation via x-rays; occasionally may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Employees are frequently required to stand, sit and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Employees will occasionally required to walk and smell. Employees will frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Employees must utilize close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.