Registered Dental Assistant — Elevate Patient Care & Skills

PDS Health; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Volunteer time off

Weekend shift premium

Job summary

The Citrus Dental Group is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support dentists, prepare patients and collaborate with the team to deliver quality care. You will gain valuable experience through varied duties, including imaging, chair-side assistance, and maintaining infection control standards in a fast-paced practice.

Join a team that values patient experience, complies with safety regulations, and offers competitive hourly wages, benefits, and opportunities for growth in California.

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 Experience 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

Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Citrus Dental Group is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support dentists, prepare patients and collaborate with the team to deliver quality care. You will gain valuable experience through varied duties, including imaging, chair-side assistance, and maintaining infection control standards in a fast-paced practice.

Join a team that values patient experience, complies with safety regulations, and offers competitive hourly wages, benefits, and opportunities for growth in California.