Registered Dental Assistant

Aria Community Health Center•Riverdale, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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
X-Rays/imaging
remove sutures and dressings
tooth polishing
take impressions
apply fluoride
administer topical medications

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.
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.