Pediatric Registered Dental Assistant
About The Position
Via Care Community Health Center is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to provide clinical, administrative, and staff leadership support for a full-range dental services operation. Under the general supervision of the Dental Director or CMO, the assistant supports dentists and hygienists in delivering oral healthcare, including assisting with dental and radiography procedures and preparing and maintaining dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocols, policies, and standards. The role may also include related work such as making appointments, answering phones, ordering supplies, and dental billing. The posting describes the position as entry-level and suited to someone committed to professional growth in a clinical setting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a dental assistant training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
- Current certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in California.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Excellent driving record and automobile insurance coverage.
- Subject to a criminal background check before employment.
- TB clearance, renewed annually.
- Compliance with mandated vaccinations and boosters as a condition of employment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, organization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment and as a team member.
- Proficiency in dental radiography and infection control procedures.
- Basic computer proficiency and records maintenance skills.
- Knowledge of dental clinical procedures and protocols, supplies and equipment, ordering and inventory control, planning and scheduling, patient evaluation and triage, and applicable regulations and guidelines for outpatient dental services.
- Ability to prepare dental equipment and instruments, operate and troubleshoot dental equipment, perform four-handed dental assisting, follow sterilization and radiation safety procedures, and develop and process dental radiographs.
- Interviewing, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Compassionate and empathetic attitude toward patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide chair-side assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
- Prepare, sterilize, and organize dental supplies and equipment according to OSHA and clinic standards.
- Maintain housekeeping records and set up procedure trays.
- Take radiographs as directed by the dentist, when trained in radiation safety, and develop and process radiographs according to provider orders.
- Assist with monitoring and maintaining radiation safety procedures and protocols.
- Order and maintain inventories of dental clinic supplies.
- Interact with and process dental clinic patients; conduct patient interviews and telephone triage.
- Maintain dental laboratory slips and create and maintain dental records according to established protocols and procedures.
- Assist with monthly reporting and quality improvement activities.
- Assume leadership responsibilities associated with expanded duties delegated by the dentist.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dental Director, potentially including making appointments, answering phones, and dental billing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
