Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health • Irvine, CA

18d

About The Position

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. This includes using x-ray time to promote the dentist’s qualities, learning patients’ expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair-side skills, and supporting the dentist’s diagnosis when patients ask questions.

The RDA must follow procedures required for compliance with state and federal safety regulations, infection control, and permitted duties. The position also involves maintaining a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment, preparing patients for treatment, assisting doctors, taking x-rays and intra-oral pictures at the dentist’s direction, and instructing patients on postoperative and general oral health care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and specified training courses as mandated by the state for certification, licensure, or registration.
• Certifications, licenses, or registrations mandated by the applicable state, such as coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, or pit and fissure sealant application.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment with urgency.
• Participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by keeping patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where patients feel comfortable.
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist doctors in providing efficient, quality dental treatment.
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients at the direction of the dentist, as appropriate.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care at the direction of the dentist.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with American Dental Association guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, including OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, and HR policies and practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED