Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are looking for a reliable, friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant (DA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our clinical team.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of dental assisting experience , enjoys working with patients, works well as part of a team, and is looking for an opportunity to continue learning and growing within a dental practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance during general dental procedures.
• Prepare and seat patients, review medical histories, and help patients feel comfortable throughout their visit.
• Set up and break down treatment rooms.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain proper infection-control and safety standards.
• Take quality digital X-rays when appropriately certified.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Provide post-operative and oral-hygiene instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Take impressions, pour models, fabricate temporary restorations, and perform other duties within the individual's permitted scope.
• Maintain clinical supplies and keep treatment rooms organized and stocked.
• Assist the front-office team as needed to support smooth patient flow and office operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• DA or current California RDA license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Radiation Safety certification required to take dental X-rays.
• Required California infection-control training.
• Comfortable with digital radiography and dental practice-management software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.