Registered Dental Assistant Peds
About The Position
At TrueCare, we believe that everyone deserves access to excellent healthcare. For over 50 years we have been helping patients and families have timely, affordable, and expert healthcare. Joining us is just a click away. Health inside. Welcome in. Are you passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to underserved communities? Join our mission-driven team as a Registered Dental Assistant and help make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients who need it most. Your Role & Impact As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will assist the dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the health center. The RDA is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate from a California Board-approved RDA education program.
- Current California Registered Dental Assistant License (Coronal Polish/X-ray/Sealants) - Pit & Fissure Sealants must be completed by first license renewal
- Current BLS Certification from American Heart Association
- Infection Control Certificate
- California Dental Practice Act Certificate
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation and Occupational Safety in Dentistry
- Familiarity with dental terminology, instruments, materials and medications used during dental procedures.
- Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of health care delivery.
- Availability to work outside of normal shifts (e.g., 8am to 5pm) and on Saturdays.
- Computer proficiency, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Word, and with electronic health record data entry.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Community clinic experience
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients
- Sterilization of dental instruments
- Preparation of dental instruments
- Inventory control of dental instruments and supplies
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid time off
- Low-cost health, dental, vision & life insurance
- Continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
