Registered Dental Assistant

Registered Dental AssistantBig Smiles, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant in Oakland, CA and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school.Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Qualifications:Must hold active CPR certification cardMust have 1+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant (DA)Must have 1+ years Digital X-ray Imaging experienceValid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel locally is a mustWorks well with others (both children and adults)Ability to work well in fast-paced environment; organized and detail-oriented; able to multi-taskMust be able to carry up to 50 lbs.Able to walk several flights of stairs on occasion as many schools are without elevatorsCoronal Polishing/Sealant certificationX-Ray CertificationRegistered Dental Assistant (RDA) Responsibilities:Dental Assisting Services during mobile dental clinicsDigital X-ray ImagingPatient Records ChartingEquipment Set-up, Breakdown, and Sterilization AssistanceTravel Daily to and from school sitesBig Smiles Offers:Evenings, weekends and summers off!Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.Benefit package (health, dental, vision)Unique work experience and flexible schedulingFull and part time positions$20-$30 per hourState-of-the-art portable dental equipmentLatest technology & digital radiography