Registered Dental Assistant

Aria Community Health Center•Porterville, CA

5d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

At ACHC, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of our communities. As a Federally Qualified Health Center and licensed primary care clinic, we provide comprehensive medical and dental services, along with specialized care in Chiropractic, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pediatrics, Psychology, Podiatry, and Optometry. With clinics located across Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties, our team works together to deliver accessible, high-quality care to every patient. As a Registered Dental Assistant at Aria Community Health Center you will have the opportunity to join a company that is experiencing a tremendous amount of growth, values your contribution, and provides you with a career rather than just a job.

Requirements

Active CA license and certification as a Registered Dental Assistant
BLS Certification
Ability to work as a team player and work independently
Excellent Communication Skills
Hearing: Sufficient to engage with patients and staff in person and by telephone.
Speaking: Clear verbal communication to convey medical and operational information.
Vision: Visual acuity adequate for reading printed materials and viewing electronic screens.
Cognitive Abilities: Aptitude to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision-making, problem-solving, and comprehending.
Motor Function & Mobility: Ability to move within the work environment to complete tasks and interact with others.
Occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 10 pounds without assistance.
Frequent standing, sitting, bending, reaching, and other movements typical of a standard workday.
Regular use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, operating tools or equipment, and handling materials.
Some pushing and pulling required during daily tasks.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Provides oral hygiene and preventive services to dental patients.
Evaluates and assesses provision of services.
Performs procedures safely in compliance with regulations under the direction of a dentist.
Provides patient education on various topics, including oral care techniques and overall dental health, to patients.
Depending on expanded roles, education and training, the RDA may be privileged to perform X-Rays/imaging, remove sutures and dressings, tooth polishing, take impressions, apply fluoride and administer topical medications.
Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for use.
Performs other tasks and duties as required or as assigned by Management Staff.