Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – West Fairfield

CommuniCare+OLE; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

18 days PTO + Holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

CommuniCare+OLE is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) for West Fairfield with duties across the dental clinic and mobile setups. You will assist dentists, take radiographs, sterilize instruments, and prepare trays while ensuring high patient care quality.

This role requires a CA RDA license, CPR certification, and valid radiation safety and coronal polishing certificates. Travel between sites is expected, and the schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; 1-year certificate or related training preferred.
• Experience: Previous Dental Assistant experience highly preferred.
• Language: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: CA RDA license; CPR required; Radiation Safety, Coronal Polishing, Pit & Fissure Sealant certs; Infection Control course.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform four-handed dental assisting duties for preventive, restorative, endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, and prosthodontics.
• Take radiographs as delegated by the dentist, after completing required training.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain clean-to-dirty workflow.
• Prepare tray setups and document rooming workflows.
• Travel between West Fairfield and Calistoga sites as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-year college/technical certificate

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – West Fairfield

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant POSITION TITLE: Registered Dental Assistant DEPARTMENT: Dental REPORTS TO TITLE: Dental Back Office Supervisor DLSE/FLSA STATUS:() ____Exempt/Salaried position __X_Nonexempt/Hourly position SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES(does this position have direct reports): YES NO LOCATION: 4 days inWest Fairfield, CA and 1 day in Calistoga (Tuesdays) PAY RANGE: $29.32 to $35.83/hr, dependingonyear of experience SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm AboutCommuniCare+OLEEstablished in 2023,CommuniCare+OLEis the result of a union of two health centers with adeep rootsin their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972,CommuniCare+OLEis a network offederally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollmentassistanceto more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.BENEFITSMedical, Dental, Vision CoverageEmployer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement planTuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)Life & Accidental Insurance CoverageEmployer contribution for Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW:The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) will perform a wide range of duties in the dental clinic and dental office. Tasks primarily (although not limited to) involve all duties of a Dental Assistant along with providing coronal polishes and sealants to pts of all ages as delegated by dentist(s).The RDA affects the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate, and professional patient interactions.The RDA willassistall dentistry procedures, takex-rays,clean and sterilize instruments, and prepare tray setups and materials.This position requiresthe flexibilityto travel from site to site if needed.

CommuniCare+OLEprovides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.

CommuniCare+OLEencourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples,

people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of

all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

***The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested).***Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason. ***

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/TRAINING

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.One-year certificate from college or technical school; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience/Lived Experience: Previous Dental Assistant or relatedexperiencehighlypreferred.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) language preferred.

Strong interpersonal and customer service skillsrequired.

Special Skills/Training: Current CPR certificationrequired.

Must be licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of California and have proof of completion of a board-approved Radiation Safety, Coronal Polishing, Pit & Fissure Sealant Certificate, California Dental Practice Act, and Infection Control course.

DriversLicense Required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Ability to perform all phases of four (4) handed dental assisting duties for preventative, restorative, endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, fixed and removable prosthodontics procedures for all ages.
• 2. Performs all permitted duties of a Registered Dental Assistant as delegated by the dentist and allowed by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Dental Board of California and Regulations – Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 1085.
• 3. Uses appropriate PPE during sterilization, maintaining clean to dirty flow of sterilization to prevent contamination.
• 4. Escorts patients to the dental chair and prepares them for dental treatment. Ensuringpatient hasa great customer service experience.
• 5. Prepares tray set-up for dental procedures and documents rooming workflows accurately and efficiently.
• 6. Operates dental radiography equipment to obtain diagnostic oral radiography per provider recommendation if the dental assistant has complied with the requirements of Section 1656.
• 7. Collects medical and dental histories,introral/extraoral photography and study models as needed.
• 8. Performs mouth-mirror inspections of the oral cavity to chart obvious lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth.
• 9. Takes intraoral impressions for all non-prosthodontic appliances.
• 10. Provides patients with oral hygiene instructions, preventive dental education, and post-opinstructions perdentist’s discretion.
• 11. Effectivelypoursstudymodels and conductsother lab procedures.
• 12. Completes effective polishing of coronal teeth and application of pit and fissure sealants.
• 13. Fabricates, adjusts, places, and removes indirect provisional restorations, including acrylic temporary crowns and stainless-steel crowns when used as a provisional restoration.
• 14. Removes excess cement from surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument.
• 15. Places and removes rubber dams or other isolation devices under direct supervision.
• 16. Places wedge andremovesmatrix for restorative procedures.
• 17. Cleans, sterilizes, and disinfects operatory instruments in accordance withdepartment’spolicy and OSHA guidelines.Transports dirty instruments to the sterilization area for processing in a safe manner.
• 18. Follows policy and procedures including universal precautions as defined by OSHA’s guidelines on Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Materials standards.
• 19. Supports dental charting and documentation inpatient’selectronic medical records directed by the dentist.
• 20. Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with department policy and HIPPA guidelines.
• 21. Ensures operatories are adequately stocked. Completes inventory of supplies and notifies supervisor of low inventory. Regularly checks expiration dates of materials.
• 22. Monitors and operates dental equipment, reporting any issues or troubleshooting as appropriate.
• 23. Performs daily, weekly, and/or monthly maintenance on equipment.
• 24. Independently recognizes and performs duties which need to be done without being directly assigned. Establishes priorities and organizes work with time to meet them.
• 25. Followsestablished Radiation Safety protocols.
• 26. Observes all health center and department policies governing conduct while at work (i.e., telephone and computer use, electronic messaging, smart watch use, smoking regulations, parking, breaks, and other related policies.)
• 27. Attends and participates in required meetings, trainings, and educational programs.
• 28. Support department’s goal