Dental Assistant (DA/RDA)

About the role

We are recruiting for Dental Assistants (DA) and Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) to join one of our health centers. Experienced DAs or new Dental Assistant graduates are welcomed. We offer higher pay for Registered Dental Assistants.

Dental Assistants provide a positive patient experience and excellent quality care. They work closely with our dentists and supervisors to ensure that patients are calm, dentists are prepared, and information is communicated clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and arrange needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
• Hand necessary tools and equipment and provide assistance during treatment.
• Chart findings, change barriers, and sterilize equipment.
• Work closely with the RDA Supervisor and other members of the clinic management team to provide prompt dental support, promote a smooth patient flow, collect and record data accurately, and maintain order of the back office, equipment, and supplies.
• Help ensure patients and families get the care they need when they need it.
• Consistently and openly communicate with supervisor and all staff.
• Work flexible or extended hours where necessary.
• Participate in health center in-services and meetings, listening and respecting others’ ideas.
• Abide by Rules of Confidentiality.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED.
• Completed training program in Dental Assisting from an accredited college (required).
• X-Ray certificate (required).
• Coronal Polish certificate (required).
• CPR Card (required).
• Possess a valid Driver’s license.
• Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience (preferred).

Skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team player.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques.
• Positive professional insight.
• Flexibility and dependability.
• Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment.
• Effective leadership/supervisory skills.
• Modern office practices and procedures including email.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
• Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms, and clinical and administrative documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, and twist/turn.

Pay

The hourly wage range for this position starts at $22 an hour. Salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401k plan with matching contribution.
• Educational Assistance.
• Employee discounts and more.