Job description

Registered Dental Assistant - RDA

Location: Lynwood, CA

Bilingual Spanish highly desired

The Registered Dental Assistant assists the dentist(s) with primary care dental services to patients at the clinic. The Registered Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments, supplies, and for proper infection control of all areas involving patient care.

Responsibilities include:

• The Registered Dental Assistant serves as dentist’s chair-side assistant using 4 handed dentistry.
• The Registered Dental Assistant assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or hygienist.
• The Registered Dental Assistant prepares operation procedures for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentist’s directions.
• Completion of digital dental radiographs and take intra-oral pictures in accordance with state regulations and law, as well as Dental Department directives and protocols.
• The Registered Dental Assistant performs independent procedures as delegated by the dentist such as take alginate impressions, fabricating temporary crowns, applying dental sealants and coronal polish in accordance with state regulation, law, and Department directives and protocols.
• Maintains all Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
• Maintains adequate operation of supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.

Requirements:

1. Credentialed as a valid licensed Registered Dental

2. High School diploma or GED certificate required.

3. Completion of accredited course in dental assisting.

4. X-Ray, infection control, coronal polish and current CPR and First Aid certificates required.

5. Bilingual: English /Spanish is required

6. Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of specialty and general dentistry.

7. Knowledge of modern dental materials, their storage, handling and applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norwalk, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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