Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health • Lakewood, CA

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About The Position

The Registered Dental Assistant performs patient care, office, and laboratory duties, primarily assisting the dentist in gaining patients’ commitment to the best possible treatment with urgency. The role includes using chairside interactions, x-rays, and intra-oral pictures to help educate patients, understand their expectations, and support the dentist’s diagnosis and treatment recommendations. The assistant also prepares patients and treatment areas, provides oral health and postoperative instructions under the dentist’s direction, and follows applicable safety, infection-control, and permitted-duty requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and state-mandated training courses for certification, licensure, or registration.
• Certifications, licenses, or registrations required by the applicable state, such as coronal polishing, 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 help patients commit 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; prepare patients for treatment and assist doctors in providing efficient, quality dental care.
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients at the direction of the dentist.
• 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 applicable state, federal, and other regulations and policies, including OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, and DOL requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401(k)
• Paid time to volunteer in the local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles working weekends

What This Job Offers

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