Registered Dental Assistant

Neighborhood Healthcare•Riverside, CA

10d•$27 - $38

About The Position

Neighborhood Healthcare is a private, nonprofit community health organization serving more than 95,000 people annually through medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Its mission is to improve the health and happiness of the communities it serves by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. The organization describes its team values as compassion, integrity, professionalism, collaboration, and going above and beyond. The Registered Dental Assistant establishes dental hygiene protocols and procedures to support a positive patient experience and assists providers with documenting patient findings, treatment plans, and outcomes. The role provides dental hygiene and patient care within the scope of service, assists dentists with procedures and complex treatments, documents care, and supports oral health education and prevention. The position also supports Mobile Dental Services by traveling to offsite locations. Compensation is $27.21–$38.09 per hour, depending on experience; actual placement in the pay range is determined by factors including qualifications, market data, internal equity, budget, and organizational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid California Registered Dental Assistant license.
Valid X-Ray license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association-approved source upon hire and maintained as a condition of employment. The approved course must include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin; online-only courses without a live skills check do not qualify.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including composition, typing, and proofreading.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
Knowledge of and experience with dental hygiene protocols and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong planning and organizational ability.
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Ability to handle highly confidential information professionally and ethically.
Ability to lift or carry 20 pounds and stand for long periods.
May require a valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance; travel outside the assigned home site requires prior Human Resources authorization.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Arabic.
One year of registered dental assisting or related experience.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality dental hygiene within the scope of service and accepted standards of care, including assessing dental conditions and risk, reviewing medical history, dental and periodontal charting, and taking vital signs as required.
Document dental history and chief complaint; record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff as appropriate.
Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist during special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
Assist with or institute emergency measures in response to sudden adverse developments during patient treatment.
Evaluate patients and implement treatment regimens under dentist supervision.
Deliver assigned direct patient care using established dental procedures, including cleaning, polishing, taking X-rays, applying sealants, fluorides, and varnishes, and making impressions for study casts and related procedures.
Document all findings, treatments, and outcomes completely.
Initiate oral health education and prevention activities.
Develop and implement individualized dental care plans; provide patient education and risk protocols, discharge planning, and patient and family teaching under dentist supervision.
Document laboratory procedures and ensure follow-up on results.
Review and interpret patient dental records.
Assist with preparing patient care areas and with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges as required.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment and patient rooms.
Prepare reports and assist with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties as needed.
Support positive patient experiences through courteous, helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy.
Support Mobile Dental Services, including travel to offsite locations to provide services.
Follow safety, infection-control, privacy, corporate-integrity, and security requirements; report injuries, unsafe conditions, and unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful activity.