Registered Dental Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & Experience

PDS Health; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Volunteer time off

Shift premium for weekend work

Job summary

PDS Health is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support dentists in delivering high-quality dental care. You will assist with patient preparation, imaging, and chair-side procedures while maintaining a clean, compliant clinical environment.

Responsibilities include taking x-rays, educating patients, sterilization, and adherence to safety regulations. Prior certification/licensing and relevant education are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED; state certification/licensing as required
• Certifications/licenses as mandated by state (e.g. radiograph exposure, sealant application)
• Associate degree or 1-year certificate; or equivalent education/experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment with urgency
• Contribute to the Perfect Patient Experience by addressing patient needs
• Maintain a clean, sterile environment and prepare patients for treatment
• Take x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed
• Instruct patients on postoperative and oral health care
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories per ADA guidelines
• Follow state/federal regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, etc)

Skills

Patient care

Chairside skills

Intraoral imaging

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree/certificate

Tools

X-ray equipment

Infection control procedures

Job description

PDS Health is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support dentists in delivering high-quality dental care. You will assist with patient preparation, imaging, and chair-side procedures while maintaining a clean, compliant clinical environment.

Responsibilities include taking x-rays, educating patients, sterilization, and adherence to safety regulations. Prior certification/licensing and relevant education are required for this role.