RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Registered Dental Assistant

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!

Training and professional development opportunities

This is a union eligible position.

HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.

The HealthRIGHT 360 dental clinic provides compassionate, nonjudgmental comprehensive oral healthcare. Our supportive staff, experienced with the complex healthcare needs resulting from homelessness and poverty, is dedicated to serving the community.

Under the general supervision of a Dentist, Dental Director and the RDA Manager, The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) assists the dentist in providing dental treatment. The Registered Dental Assistant will provide comprehensive chairside assistance, patient care, and support to our dental team. Key responsibilities of the RDA include preparing patients for treatments, taking and developing X-rays, ensuring infection control, and managing patient records. Assists in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants.

Takes and prepares radiographs using digital technology.

Provides active chair-side assistance to the Dentist and anticipates the provider's needs.

At the conclusion of patient care, assists the patient, clears the work site and prepares for the next patient. Maintains and inventories supplies.

Helps to manage patient flow in clinic.

Follows proper infection control protocols for the practice.

Participates in the ongoing evaluation of Dental Program operations to assure the delivery of high quality services that support the financial sustainability of the program.

Performance expectations:

Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment; Collects and records patient health histories.

Prepares dental materialscements, amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc.

Takes and prepares radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following proper radiation safety precautions.

Assists with dental charting as appropriate.

Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies.

Manages the patient during dental procedures.

Provides active chairside assistance.

Transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry; Pours models with no bubbles, properly trim models, polish dental prostheses, make vac-u-press forms.

At the conclusion of the procedure, assists patient, clears work site of instruments and other materials; follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operation for the next patient.

Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facility.

Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; Scans reception room for patients and helps to manage patient flow.

Maintains and inventories dental supplies and reorders as necessary; Helps to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards.

Performs miscellaneous duties within the Dental Program as assigned.

Registered Dental Assistant License from the Dental Board of California.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• On the job training or Certification in Dental Assisting.
• Prior experience in front desk reception, administrative and/or customer service.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 3 years' experience working in a medical front office setting, preferably in a community clinic with medical experience is preferred.
• MISYS and One-E-App experience (CAA certification) preferred.

Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines; Ability to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards.

Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs.

Familiarity with other community agencies in the Bay area to make appropriate referrals.

Placement within the compensation range is based on factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and organizational compensation practices. Actual compensation may vary depending on geographic location and applicable state or local pay transparency requirements.

We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other protected characteristic.