Registered Dental Assistant (Outpatient), Per Diem, Day Shift

About the role

Provides appropriate oral health services to patients and families. Prepares materials and equipment for treatment and has them ready for dentist's use. Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures including, but not limited to, taking/developing dental radiographs (x-rays).

Responsibilities

• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment.
• Prepares treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.
• Greets and prepares patients for treatment.
• Exposes, develops and mounts dental radiographs.
• Affords assistance during examinations and treatment procedures.
• Conducts work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Records medical and dental histories and vital signs, and treatment information of patient.
• Participates in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals.
• Provides patient education materials.
• Maintains an appropriate office environment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in state of practice: Required Radiation Safety Certificate: Required Coronial Polish license: Required Sealant license: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 68741
• Job Category : Technologist
• Posting Date : 2026-07-30T00:16:27+00:00
• Job Schedule : Full time
• Locations : Sonora, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Per Diem
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.13 to $34.47. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : Dental
• Shift Length : 8 Hours