Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) / Ortho DA

Choice-Healthcare-Services; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing & work-life balance

Professional growth

Leadership support

Team events

Benefits package

Job summary

CHOICE Healthcare Services in California is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials, and by passing instruments during procedures. Pay range is $23.89-$32.02 per hour, depending on experience.

The role involves operating x-ray equipment, performing prophy, instructing patients on oral hygiene, charting with the doctor, and sterilizing instruments. It offers growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college OR 3+ months related experience and/or training.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• California Registered Dental Assistant License required.
• X-Ray Certification and CPR/BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures.
• Operates 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

Dental assisting

Bilingual Spanish

Education

California Registered Dental Assistant License

X-Ray Certification

Coronal Polish Certification

Current BLS certification

Sealant Certification

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

• 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