Registered 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.

Pay Range: $20.00 to $27.00 (based on experience)

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
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 • Healthcare education • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental sterilization procedures • Chairside coronal polishing • Children • Sealant Certification • Registered Dental Assistant • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Patient charting • Healthcare treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Leadership • Dental sealant application • Entry level