Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Choice Healthcare Services; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric dental care is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, assisting in procedures, and ensuring patient comfort. You will also operate x-ray equipment and provide essential instructions on oral hygiene. This position offers a supportive team dynamic and opportunities for professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about pediatric dental care. Join a mission-driven organization that values work-life balance and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Care for wellbeing and work-life balance

Professional and personal growth

Experienced leadership support

Fun and supportive team dynamic

Comprehensive benefit package

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college or equivalent experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor in dental procedures and operate x-ray equipment.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Assisting in dental procedures

Patient instruction on oral hygiene

Operating x-ray equipment

Charting and treatment planning

Sterilizing instruments

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Certification from a dental college

3+ months related experience

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Overview

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Summary: The Registered Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.

Pay Range: $23.89-$32.02/hour (Based on experience)

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:

• Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
• Professional and personal growth
• Experienced leadership support
• Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
• Comprehensive benefit package

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists the doctor in procedures
• Operates x-ray equipment and takes x-rays
• Prophy teeth
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene
• Charts and treatment plans with doctor
• Sterilizes instruments
• Sets up and prepares rooms for hygiene and treatment
• Takes IO's
• Charting
• Sealants, if applicable

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Certification from a dental college OR 3+ months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• California Registered Dental Assistant License
• X-Ray Certification
• Coronal Polish Certification required
• Current BLS certification
• Sealant Certification, preferred