Dental Assistant

Overview:

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

You can fully utilize your RDA skills working with Pediatric Dentists, Orthodontists and Anesthesiologists

Summary: The Registered Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:

Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance Professional and personal growth Experienced leadership support Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations Comprehensive benefit package

Pay Range: $19.71-$27.00 per hour (based on experience)

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists the doctor in procedures Operated x-ray equipment and takes x-rays Prophy teeth Instructs patients on oral hygiene Chart and treatment plan with doctor Sterilizes instruments Setup and prepares rooms for hygiene and treatment Take IO's Charting Sealants, if applicable Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Certification from a dental college OR 3+ months related experience and/or training OR Equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred BIlingual in Spanish, preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

California Registered Dental Assistant License X-Ray Certification Coronal Polish Certification required Current BLS certification Sealant Certification, preferred

Patient treatment planning • Radiologic imaging equipment operation • Spanish • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • BLS Certification • Working with pediatric populations • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Operating room preparation • Healthcare education • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Chairside coronal polishing • Children • Sealant Certification • Registered Dental Assistant • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Dental treatment planning • Orthodontics • Patient charting • Healthcare treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Dental sealant application • Polishing • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling