Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Choice Healthcare Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing & balance

Growth opportunities

Leadership support

Team events

Benefits package

Job summary

Choice Healthcare Services is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in California to support pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and anesthesiologists. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, assisting during procedures, taking x-rays, sterilizing instruments, charting, and educating patients on oral hygiene.

Ideal candidates have California RDA license and X-ray certification, and may have bilingual Spanish skills.

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college OR 3+ months related experience and/or training.
• Spanish bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures
• Operated x-ray equipment and takes x-rays
• Prophy teeth
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene
• Chart and treatment plan with doctor
• Sterilizes instruments
• Setup and prepares rooms for hygiene and treatment
• Take IO's
• Charting
• Sealants, if applicable

Skills

Spanish bilingual

Education

California Registered Dental Assistant License

X-Ray Certification

Coronal Polish Certification

Current BLS certification

Sealant Certification

Dental college certification / experience

Job description

Overview

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

You can fully utilize your RDA skills working with Pediatric Dentists, Orthodontists and Anesthesiologists

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: $20.00 to $27.00 (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

• Operated x-ray equipment and takes x-rays
• Prophy teeth
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene
• Chart and treatment plan with doctor
• Sterilizes instruments

• Setup and prepares rooms for hygiene and treatment
• Take IO's
• Charting
• Sealants, if applicable

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Certification from a dental college OR 3+ months related experience and/or trainingOR 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