Registered Dental Assistant

Registered Dental AssistantCommunity health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.The Registered Dental Assistant will establish dental hygiene protocols and procedures to ensure a positive patient experience. This role will assist providers with documenting patient findings, treatment plans, and outcomes.*Please note, this is a temporary full-time position with an anticipated end of assignment in November 2026.RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides high-quality dental hygiene within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care by assessing dental conditions and risk, using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental & perio-charting, and taking patient vital signs, as requiredDocuments dental history of chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriateProvides chair-side assistance to the dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatmentsAssists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse development during treatment of patientsEvaluates patients and implements treatment regimens under the supervision of the dentistDelivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants, fluorides, and varnishes, making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts and related proceduresProvides complete documentation of all findings, treatments, and outcomesInitiates oral health education and prevention activitiesDevelops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education and risk protocols, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentistDocuments lab procedures and ensure follow-up on resultsReviews and interprets patient dental recordsAssists in the preparation of patient care areas, patient admissions, transfers, and discharge processes, as requiredPerforms routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment and patient roomsPrepares reports and assists with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties, as neededImpacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracyProvide support to Mobile Dental Services, including traveling to offsite locations to provide servicesEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:High school diploma/GED requiredValid CA Registered Dental Assistant license requiredValid X-Ray license requiredValid CA driver's license and proof of auto insurance requiredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification though an American Heart Association (AHA)- Approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employmentBilingual (English/Spanish) or (English/Arabic) preferredOne year of registered dental assisting or related experience preferredADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):This position may require a valid CA driver's license and proof of current auto insuranceExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skillsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formKnowledgeable about and experience with dental hygiene protocol and proceduresAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent planning and organizational abilityAbility to work as part of a team as well as independentlyAbility to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical mannerPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift/carry 20 lbs/weightAbility to stand for long periods of timeCOMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPAA):Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediatelyMaintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practicesFollow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditionsUse appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environmentBe familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exitsFollow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocolsMaintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposesComply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligationsReport all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawfulPay Range: $27.21 - $38.10 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.