Registered Dental Assistant - Full-Time | Bilingual (preferred)

The Staff Pad•Pomona, CA

13d•$24 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pad is seeking an experienced and dependable Registered Dental Assistant for their Dental Clinic to provide clinical, administrative, and operational support for comprehensive dental services. Under the general supervision of the Lead Dental Assistant and Dentist, the Dental Assistant will assist with dental and radiography procedures, prepare and maintain equipment and supplies according to established protocols, support patient administration and records management, and assist with day-to-day office operations to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in good standing
California Board of Dental Examiners-approved radiation safety certification
1–2 years of related dental assisting experience
Current CPR certification
Knowledge of dental clinical procedures, protocols, sterilization, and radiation safety
Knowledge of dental supplies, equipment, ordering, and inventory control
Knowledge of patient evaluation, interviewing, and triage procedures
Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations for outpatient dental services
Proficiency in four-handed dental assisting techniques
Ability to prepare, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot dental equipment and instrumentation
Ability to develop and process dental radiographs
Strong communication, interviewing, teamwork, and multitasking skills
Strong records management and organizational skills
Ability to plan and schedule effectively and work collaboratively in a clinical environment

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist during dental procedures
Prepare, sterilize, organize, and maintain dental equipment and supplies in accordance with OSHA and clinic standards
Set up procedure trays and maintain housekeeping records
Take, develop, and process dental radiographs as directed by the dentist and within required radiation safety training
Support monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols
Order and maintain inventory of dental clinic supplies
Welcome, interact with, and process dental clinic patients
Perform telephone triage and conduct patient interviews
Maintain dental laboratory slips and dental records in accordance with established protocols
Assist with monthly reporting and quality improvement activities
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Lead Dental Assistant