Senior RDA III: Patient Care & Team Leadership

Lifelong Medical Care; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Ten paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) retirement savings plan

Job summary

LifeLong Medical Care in Berkeley, CA is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant III to support dentists across all phases of dentistry, including taking diagnostic intra-oral x-rays and placing pit & fissure sealants. The role requires CA licensure and completion of an approved dental assisting program.

The RDA is responsible for managing patient behavior, charting in dental software, and adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and sterilization guidelines in a dynamic, multi-site FQHC setting.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a CA Dental Assisting training program with required certifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• 5 years of clinical RDA experience.
• Current BLS certification from an AHA-approved organization.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentist chairside in all phases of dentistry.
• Manages patient behavior during treatment.
• Operates dental radiographic equipment for diagnostic x-rays.
• Performs coronal polishing and sealants as part of preventive care.
• Documents treatment and patient information in dental software.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Professional judgment

Care for diverse patients

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assisting training program (CA)

Registered Dental Assistant license + Pit & Fissure Sealant cert

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

LifeLong Medical Care in Berkeley, CA is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant III to support dentists across all phases of dentistry, including taking diagnostic intra-oral x-rays and placing pit & fissure sealants. The role requires CA licensure and completion of an approved dental assisting program.

The RDA is responsible for managing patient behavior, charting in dental software, and adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and sterilization guidelines in a dynamic, multi-site FQHC setting.