Registered Dental Assistant

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) plays a key role in delivering exceptional general dental care within our fast‑paced, patient‑centered practice. We are looking for a skilled, compassionate professional who excels in chairside assisting, maintains rigorous infection control standards, and supports seamless clinical operations. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced dental technology, collaborate with experienced providers, and make a meaningful impact on the oral health of children and families. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, adaptable, and committed to creating a comfortable, safe, and positive experience for every patient.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Chairside Assistance: Support the dentist during a wide range of procedures, including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric treatments.
• Operatory Preparation: Set up treatment rooms with required instruments and materials while maintaining strict aseptic and infection control protocols.
• Dental Imaging: Capture X-rays and 3D scans following all HIPAA, radiation safety, and documentation guidelines.
• Patient Intake: Accurately record vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information using EMR systems.
• Documentation Management: Enter and maintain patient records in compliance with HIPAA and privacy regulations.
• Patient Education: Deliver clear oral hygiene guidance and post‑treatment instructions to patients and parents.
• Sterilization & Supply Management: Sterilize instruments, manage clinical inventory, and maintain a clean, organized operatory.
• Four‑Handed Dentistry: Perform efficient four‑handed assisting techniques to support smooth workflow.
• Pediatric Support: Provide specialized care and reassurance to pediatric patients, ensuring comfort and cooperation.
• Team Communication: Use accurate dental and medical terminology to communicate effectively with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant Certification: Current and valid RDA credential.
• Clinical Experience: Previous dental assisting experience in general or pediatric dentistry.
• EMR Proficiency: Familiarity with EMR systems such as OpenDental.
• Infection Control Knowledge: Strong understanding of aseptic technique, sterilization, and safety standards.
• Dental Specialties Understanding: Working knowledge of prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dental procedures.
• Chairside Skills: Ability to assist efficiently in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
• HIPAA Compliance: Solid understanding of patient privacy and confidentiality regulations.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly with patients of all ages, especially children.
• Team Collaboration: Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and reliability.

This role offers a supportive, engaging environment where your expertise directly enhances patient care and clinic efficiency. We value professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to excellence and we’re excited to welcome a dedicated RDA who shares those values.

Pay: $22.00 - $29.92 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Bakersfield, CA 93306 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Oral hygiene • Patient rooming • Teamwork • Dental office • Vital signs • Maintaining an organized workspace • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Pre-examination patient preparation • Image acquisition for patient care • Intake • Safety regulations • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Medical 3D scanning • Healthcare practice inventory management • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Experience working with children • Records management • Clinical data entry • Endodontics • Children • Registered Dental Assistant • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Patient family and caregiver education • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Sterile processing inventory management • Operating medical imaging equipment • Medical assisting • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Open Dental • Radiation protection measures