Registered Dental Assistant - RDA or DA

Chapa-De Indian Health; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider invites passionate Dental Assistants to join their team dedicated to delivering high-quality dental care. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with patients, prepare them for treatments, and collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals. Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance and competitive benefits, including employer-paid health insurance and a generous PTO policy. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of American Indians and low-income community members, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer-paid Health Insurance

17 days PTO per year

11 Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan with 6% match

8+ Sick Days

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting and patient care is essential.
• Ability to collaborate with a dental team for optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and operatory for various dental treatments with pride.
• Assist in laboratory duties such as impressions and model trimming.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Patient Engagement

Impression Taking

Collaboration

Education

Registered Dental Assistant Certification

Dental Assistant Training

Tools

Dental Equipment

Sterilization Tools

Job description

We invite both Registered Dental Assistants and Dental Assistants to start a career with Chapa-De. This is your opportunity to join a passionate culture of people focused on providing high quality care to American Indians and low-income members of our communities. Our clinics offer a fantastic work-life balance and phenomenal benefits. Our Dental Assistants are passionate about providing exceptional dental care and treatment for patients. They engage patients in reception, escort them to operatory using red carpet method and are responsible for performing a variety of activities at the top of their scope.

Salary:

DA: $21 - 24.45 per hour, DOE

RDA I (1-4 years): $23.20 - $27.40 per hour, DOE

RDA II (5-9 years): $25.80 - $30.70 per hour, DOE

RDA III (10+ years): $28.65 - $34.35 per hour, DOE

Higher compensation may be available for a candidate with advanced skills directly related to the applied for role.

Benefit Highlights:

• Employer-paid Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision): 100% for employee and 80% for dependents.
• 17 days PTO per year, 11 Paid Holidays, 8+ Sick Days (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• Retirement Plan with 6% match

Job Duties:

• Take an active role in preparing patients and operatory for treatment with pride to perform exceptional dentistry for endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, prosthodontics and restorative procedures.
• Taking impressions and completing laboratory duties such as pouring up, trimming models, and the making of bleach trays/night guards.
• Collaborating with Dentists, Hygienists, Sterilization technicians and other Chapa-De team members to perform these and other functions pertaining to dentistry procedures.