Registered Dental Assistant

Overview:

Registered Dental Assistant - Ortho

Have you had a positive impact on someone’s life today? Do you enjoy bringing smiles to children and their families? 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 Career development Professional and personal growth Experienced leadership support Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefit package

Summary:

The Ortho 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.

Pay Range: $20.77-$27.84/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 CPR/BLS certification, X-Ray Certification Coronal Polish Certification required Current BLS certification Sealant Certification, preferred

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