Traveling RDA: Ortho Dental Assistant

West Coast Dental Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Dental Services in Los Angeles seeks a Registered Dental Assistant to support the dental team in a fast-paced office. You will assist the dentist, take X-rays, prepare operatories, educate patients, and ensure sterile instruments and supplies for procedures.

Maintain infection control standards, document patient care, and coordinate with front desk for scheduling and follow-up visits. California licensure (RDA) and X-ray certification required; CPR/First-Aid preferred; bilingual

Qualifications

• Valid California RDA license and certification are required.
• Current X-Ray License and CPR/First-Aid certification required.
• Minimum of one year of RDA experience preferred; bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral hygiene education to patient and family.
• Take X-rays as prescribed by the doctor.
• Prepare operatories and trays for procedures; maintain supplies.
• Explain treatment plans and schedule follow-ups with patients.
• Sterilize and maintain all dental instruments and equipment.
• Assist Floor Supervisor with ordering supplies and inventory.

Skills

Bilingual: English & Spanish

Strong communication

Ability to multitask

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

California Registered Dental Assistant license and RDA certification

Current X-Ray License

CPR and First-Aid certification

Tools

Autoclave/Chemiclave

Ultrasonic

X-Ray Machine

Intra-oral Camera

O2 and N2O

Handpieces

Digital X-rays

Job description

West Coast Dental Services in Los Angeles seeks a Registered Dental Assistant to support the dental team in a fast-paced office. You will assist the dentist, take X-rays, prepare operatories, educate patients, and ensure sterile instruments and supplies for procedures.

Maintain infection control standards, document patient care, and coordinate with front desk for scheduling and follow-up visits. California licensure (RDA) and X-ray certification required; CPR/First-Aid preferred; bilingual