Registered Dental Assistant, Full Time, Benefited, Days, 8hours, 1.0fte

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Registered Dental Assistant. This role focuses on supporting dental professionals in delivering high-quality care while ensuring a clean and organized environment. You will assist with patient appointments, maintain records, and educate the community on dental health. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative setting where your contributions directly impact patient outcomes. If you have a passion for dental care and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant in California is required.
• Two years of clinical experience in a community health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists with patient care and record keeping.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Dental Health Education

Sterilization Techniques

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dental Instruments

Dental Lab Equipment

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant, Full Time, Benefited, Days, 8hours, 1.0fte Featured Job

SUMMARY: Assists Dentist or Dental Hygienist in the performance of their duties and keeps records/documentation.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Assisting duties as outlined by the dental board of California’s RDA allowable duties.
2. Makes appointments for patients; keeps records of patient’s admissions, results of examinations, dental work performed, and number of patients seen; keeps dental operatory and lab and equipment neat, clean and sanitary.
3. presents information on dental health to the general public and other staff.
4. Prepares and arranges dental instruments, equipment and accessories on trays ready for use; sterilizes and cares for dental instruments; monitors supply inventory and orders when necessary.
5. Assists in dental laboratory and coordination/organization of dental lab patient cases.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Preferred Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience: Two years as Registered Dental Asst with clinical experience within a community health environment.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of California; BLS – Basic Life Support certification – issued by AHA – American Heart Association.