Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Part Time

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

Job summary

Join a leading provider of pediatric dental care as a Registered Dental Assistant. In this part-time role, you'll work closely with pediatric dentists and orthodontists, utilizing your skills to assist in procedures, manage treatment rooms, and educate patients on oral hygiene. This position offers a supportive team environment focused on professional growth and work-life balance. If you're passionate about providing quality dental care to children and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Care for your 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 related experience preferred.
• California Registered Dental Assistant License is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dental Assistant skills

Patient care

Oral hygiene instruction

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Certification from a dental college

3-6 months related experience

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization instruments

Job description

Overview

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Part Time

You can fully utilize your RDA skills, and Dental Assistant 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.This is a part time position to work Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Pay Range: $19.71-$26.44/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 three to six 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