Registered Dental Assistant - Elevate Patient Care

Pacific Dental Services, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer in your local</

Shift premium pay for weekends

Job summary

Los Olivos Dentistry in Irvine is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering high-quality care and to help patients commit to the recommended treatment. You will help maintain a clean, sterile clinical environment and assist with chairside procedures.

The role involves taking x-rays and intra-oral photos, educating patients on post-treatment care, and ensuring regulatory compliance with OSHA and HIPAA requirements. A state-mandated credentialing path is required.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration.
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)
• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Responsibilities

• The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient ExperienceÔ by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment
• At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate
• At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 1-year certificate

State-mandated certifications/licensure

Job description

Los Olivos Dentistry in Irvine is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering high-quality care and to help patients commit to the recommended treatment. You will help maintain a clean, sterile clinical environment and assist with chairside procedures.

The role involves taking x-rays and intra-oral photos, educating patients on post-treatment care, and ensuring regulatory compliance with OSHA and HIPAA requirements. A state-mandated credentialing path is required.