Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 38,187 - 54,387; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!

Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program with fitness memberships

Discounted rates for home and auto loans

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in Salinas, California. The role focuses on providing quality dental care to underserved patients, including assisting during procedures and managing dental records. Applicants should have an Associate's Degree in Dental Technology and experience in a dental practice. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant in a dental practice.
• Sound judgment in dental decisions within a correctional healthcare setting.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during dental procedures and sterilize instruments.
• Perform intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays and maintain equipment.
• Manage inventory and ensure cleanliness of the dental clinic.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Sterilization of instruments

X-ray procedures

Inventory management

Education

Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

We are seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our mission‑driven organization that is dedicated to providing quality care to underserved patients.

Compensation Information

Compensation Information: $33.6 - $33.6 / hour

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

How you make a difference

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing documentation of dental services to the dentist or their designee. This involves maintaining dental charts, keeping records of dental findings, and scheduling patients for dental appointments. By ensuring the accurate documentation of dental services, dental assistants enable dentists to monitor the provision of dental services and provide the best possible care to their patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides chair‑side assistance during dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes restorative materials as needed
• Performs intra‑oral and extra‑oral x‑rays, develops and mounts x‑ray films
• Maintains x‑ray, processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s) according to specifications
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, orders supplies and ensures set up of trays for patients
• Completes daily instrument count sheet, performs dental screenings, and maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the dental clinic through careful practices

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school

Experience

• Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant
• Must demonstrate consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment

Licenses/Certifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification

Additional Details

Must have completed Infection Control CE Hours.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.