Registered Dental Assistant/ Dispensary/ Central Sterilization Clerk

Western University of Health Sciences; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant/Dispenser/Central Sterilization Clerk for its Pomona campus. The role supports clinical faculty, dental students and staff, handling instrument prep, dispensing, sterilization and equipment maintenance.

Requirements include CA RDA license, minimum 3 years as a dental assistant, BLS, and radiographic certification. The position entails patient care support, inventory control and teaching responsibilities within CDM.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dental Assistant in California with at least 3 years of experience.
• Must hold current Basic Life Support certification and radiographic equipment certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; bilingual helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain infection control protocols; prepare, dispense and maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Support clinic operations and administrative clinical staff.
• Assist with education mission of CDM and four-handed chairside activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual ability

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant/ Dispensary/ Central Sterilization Clerk

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

Position Title Registered Dental Assistant/ Dispensary/ Central Sterilization Clerk

Position Control Number

Position Control Number 100408

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Campus

Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location

Position Location California

Job Summary

Support the clinical faculty, dental students and other clinical support staff in the CDM Clinical Sites.

• Prepare, dispense and maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Support clinic operations.
• Support administrative clinical staff.
• Support the educational mission of CDM.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

• 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; and certified in the operation of dental radiographic equipment.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact with health care professionals, students and patients. Bilingual ability helpful.

Abilities

• Experience with computers, printers, calculator, fax machine, copy machine operation, and telephone operation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

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 a Registered Dental Assistant.

Licensure and Certification

• Must have current California RDA license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years experience in a multi specialty dental clinic, hospital clinic or dental school.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain infection control protocols; preparation, dispensing and maintenance of dental instruments, supplies and equipment, for each appointment; clinic material, supply and instrument inventory control; quality assessment and maintenance of dental instruments; assist with regular maintenance of clinical equipment as directed.
• Sterilization and maintenance of dental instruments, supplies and equipment, for each appointment; clinic material, supply and instrument inventory control; quality assessment and maintenance of dental instruments; assist with regular maintenance of clinical equipment as directed.
• Orders and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies, equipment and materials for the dental center. Enter orders into the University’s system for approval and processing; follow-up with Manager of Dental Equipment and Instrument Lease Program to ensure order is placed and received in a timely fashion.
• Maintain/record logs related to quality assurance and equipment operations; and sterilization.
• Support the educational mission of CDM, 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.
• 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 Continued

Work Schedule

• Usual hours are 8 AM – 5 PM; M-F. Some overtime may be required. Some weekends may be required.
• May be required to travel to CDM clinic sites what include but are not limited to: Pomona and El Monte.

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,

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

Minimum $23.07 Hourly

Maximum

Maximum $24.32 Hourly

Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes

If yes, list maximum weight and duration

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, sit and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Describe Work Environment

Duties of the Registered Dental Assistant/Dispensary/Central Sterilization Clerk are normally performed in a typical dental clinic setting. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to the proximity of the dental equipment, sterilizers, and office machines.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S01827

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/16/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/16/2027

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

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
• Cover Letter
• Required License/Certification

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3
• Additional Applicant Document

Supplemental Questions

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization. (Open Ended Question)
• * Are you a current employee at Western University of Health Sciences?
  • Yes
  • No

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