Registered Dental Assistant — Patient Care & X-ray Expert

Pacific Dental Services, LLC; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; 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社区

Shift premium pay for weekend roles

Job summary

Temecula Dental Practice and Orthodontics in Temecula, CA seeks a Registered Dental Assistant to support the dentist, take radiographs, prepare patients, and educate on dental care. You will help create an efficient, patient-centered environment and uphold safety and infection-control standards.

You will work with an experienced team to deliver high-quality dental care and participate in ongoing skill development and patient education.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma with state-required training.
• State-mandated certifications/licensure (e.g., coronal polish, radiograph exposure).
• Associate degree or 1-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment for treatment with urgency.
• Participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by addressing patient needs.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment for patients.
• Take x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed by the dentist.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories per ADA guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal safety regulations and HR policies.

Tools

Coronal polish

Radiograph exposure

Ultrasonic scaling

Sealant application

Job description

Temecula Dental Practice and Orthodontics in Temecula, CA seeks a Registered Dental Assistant to support the dentist, take radiographs, prepare patients, and educate on dental care. You will help create an efficient, patient-centered environment and uphold safety and infection-control standards.

You will work with an experienced team to deliver high-quality dental care and participate in ongoing skill development and patient education.