Dental Assistant III (Registered Dental Assistant)

Axis Community Health • Livermore, CA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community. Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage. The role of a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) III is to support dentists and dental hygienists in delivering advanced, high-quality patient care. This role is an advanced-level dental assistant responsible for providing expert clinical support, supervising junior staff, and assisting with specialized dental procedures. This role requires extensive experience, advanced certifications, and leadership capabilities. The RDA ensures efficient clinical operations, upholds compliance with safety and infection control standards, and contributes to delivering exceptional patient care in a high-performing dental practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited dental assisting program.
• Five (5) plus years of extensive experience in dental assisting is preferred.
• Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification/license.
• Certified by the State of California to take dental x-rays.
• Knowledge of procedures for taking dental x-rays.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to keep accurate, clear and legible records.
• Ability to work with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Proficient in English and Spanish bilingual fluency is preferred.
• Knowledge of dental assistant principles and practices.
• Skill in assisting dentist in four-handed dentistry.
• Knowledge of how to sterilize instruments.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, dental team members, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
• A can-do attitude and attention to detail, with the ability to organize.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Spanish bilingual fluency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the dentist in complex and specialized dental procedures and in all aspects of four-handed dentistry.
• Perform advanced tasks, including taking impressions for diagnostic and opposing models, placing sealants, and using specialized equipment, as allowed by the State of California regulations.
• Assures that operatories and equipment are maintained clean and organized for use.
• Ensure proper sterilization of instruments as needed (autoclave and cold sterilization) and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Places and removes rubber dams.
• Set-up tables and trays with necessary items and instruments.
• Provide training, guidance, and supervision to junior dental assistants.
• Oversee patient flow and maintain accurate patient records.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, post-procedure care, and oral hygiene.
• Aids in the presentation of post-operative instruction.
• Maintains inventory of all dental supplies.
• Assists the dentist and hygienist to provide special knowledge on the preventive aspect of oral health to center patients.
• Maintain complete, accurate and legible medical records according to established protocols, completing documentation with Axis policy timelines and as directed by the dentist.
• Pours and trims models for diagnostic studies.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with Axis regulatory standards and clinic protocols.
• Support administrative tasks, such as coordinating treatment schedules and ordering supplies.
• Participate in staff meetings, and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
• May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Partial educational reimbursement.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
• Employee discount programs.
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED