Registered Dental Assistant: Four-Handed Care & Radiography

Clinica Sierra Vista; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinica Sierra Vista in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant for the Comprehensive Care Center. You will assist the dentist with chairside duties, four-handed dentistry, radiography, topical agents, and patient seating while maintaining chart accuracy.

We offer competitive pay, health coverage for you and your family, generous vacation days, wellness plan and discounts, CE support, and a robust 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience is preferred.
• Must possess both California license for Registered Dental Assistant and sealant certificate.
• Preferably bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Willingness to participate in expanded duty program as such program becomes operational.
• Desire to work closely with patients and staff.
• Graduation from high school.
• Possession of State Radiological Certification.
• Must adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista’s employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid exemption request for subsequent approval.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in chairside duties, including four handed dentistry.
• Draping and seating the patient; prepare tray setup and record treatment in the chart.
• Operate dental radiography equipment.
• Apply topical agents.
• Remove dressings.
• Follows infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Will fill in as Dental Receptionist to answer calls and assist incoming patients.

Skills

Four handed dentistry

Chairside assisting

Dental radiography

Infection control

Sterilization protocols

Team collaboration

Education

California RDA license

Sealant certificate

State Radiological Certification

High school diploma

Job description

Clinica Sierra Vista in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant for the Comprehensive Care Center. You will assist the dentist with chairside duties, four-handed dentistry, radiography, topical agents, and patient seating while maintaining chart accuracy.

We offer competitive pay, health coverage for you and your family, generous vacation days, wellness plan and discounts, CE support, and a robust 403(b) plan.