Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Our dynamic, high quality cosmetic and restorative- general dental practice in El Sobrante is seeking a part time, motivated, energetic, and experienced Registered Dental Assistant for Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and some Wednesdays. We offer a great work environment, a fun and upbeat staff, and wonderful patients. As part of our team, we seek a dental assistant committed to exceptional customer service who works well in a team environment. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Skills

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduation from dental assistant school is preferred

We take everyone's health and safety seriously, and follow the CDC guidelines for COVID-19. We provide all PPE necessary; including face shields, KN95, surgical masks, gowns, and caps. We also launder your scrubs every week so you are not taking them home to wash.

Pay based on skills & experience.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Duties:

• Assisting chair-side
• Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
• Using computers to update electronic patient records
• Assisting with lab tasks as needed
• Assisting with front office tasks as needed

Hours per week:

• 20-29

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• RDA license with coronal polishing (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person