Registered Dental Assistant

Dental Views•Riverside, CA

5d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, dependable Registered Dental Assistant to join our Riverside dental team. The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, patient-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong chairside assisting, digital X-rays, sterilization, patient flow, clinical documentation, and general dentistry experience are required. Implant, oral surgery, and full-arch/AOX experience is highly preferred. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, works well in a fast-paced environment, and can anticipate the needs of the doctor and clinical team.

Requirements

Current California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license.
Current certifications/permits required for the duties performed.
Current CPR/BLS certification as required.
Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, instruments, and materials.
Knowledge of infection-control and sterilization requirements.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented dental environment.

Nice To Haves

Implant, oral surgery, and full-arch/AOX experience is highly preferred.
Implant and surgical assisting experience.
AOX/full-arch implant experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide chairside assistance to dentists during examinations and dental procedures.
Prepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment for procedures.
Take diagnostic dental radiographs in accordance with applicable requirements.
Perform RDA duties permitted by California law and within the employee's current licenses, permits, certifications, training, and scope of practice.
Assist with restorative procedures, crown and bridge, endodontics, oral surgery, implants, and other dental procedures.
Assist with implant and full-arch/AOX procedures when appropriately trained.
Obtain and document patient information and ensure medical histories are reviewed according to office protocol.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
Document treatment, materials, anesthetics, prescriptions, and other required clinical information as directed by the treating provider and within permitted duties.
Provide patient education and post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist.
Maintain proper sterilization, disinfection, infection-control, and OSHA protocols.
Properly process, package, sterilize, and store instruments.
Turn over treatment rooms efficiently while maintaining required infection-control standards.
Review the daily schedule and prepare in advance for scheduled procedures.
Ensure necessary instruments, materials, implant components, and lab cases are available before treatment begins.
Maintain appropriate clinical inventory and communicate supply needs before shortages occur.
Properly track and manage lab cases.
Support efficient patient flow and communicate delays or clinical concerns promptly.
Assist with emergency preparedness and follow established safety protocols.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
Participate in morning huddles, team meetings, training, and continuing education as required.
Work collaboratively with doctors, hygienists, assistants, front-office team members, and management.
Perform other duties within the RDA's permitted scope as assigned.