Registered Dental Assistant

Alameda Health System • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

The Registered Dental Assistant assists a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in performing their duties and maintains records and documentation. The role includes California dental board-allowable RDA assisting duties, patient scheduling and recordkeeping, maintaining a clean and sanitary dental operatory and laboratory, providing dental health information, preparing and sterilizing instruments, monitoring supplies, and assisting with dental laboratory work and patient case coordination. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a license as a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of California.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant, including clinical experience in a community health environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assisting duties permitted under the Dental Board of California’s RDA allowable duties.
• Make patient appointments and maintain records of admissions, examination results, dental work performed, and the number of patients seen.
• Keep the dental operatory, laboratory, and equipment neat, clean, and sanitary.
• Present information on dental health to the general public and other staff.
• Prepare and arrange dental instruments, equipment, and accessories on trays for use.
• Sterilize and care for dental instruments.
• Monitor supply inventory and order supplies when necessary.
• Assist in the dental laboratory and coordinate and organize dental laboratory patient cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible positions are offered a comprehensive benefits program.

What This Job Offers

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