Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Wellpath • San Luis Obispo, CA

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About The Position

You Matter. Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture. Excellent career growth opportunities. Join us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Autonomy in a warm team environment. Growth and training.

Requirements

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school.
• Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
• Must demonstrate consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Must attain and maintain all State mandated certifications or trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes restorative materials as needed.
• Performs intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays, develops and mounts x-ray films.
• Maintains x-ray, processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s) according to specifications.
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, orders supplies and ensures set up of trays for patients.
• Completes daily instrument count sheet, performs dental screenings, and maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic through careful practices.
• Responsible for providing documentation of dental services to the dentist or their designee.
• Maintains dental charts, keeps records of dental findings, and scheduling patients for dental appointments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k.
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree